All Clark 5-speeds are not OD transmissions, they built a lot of DD 5-speeds as well.
Mike B
Correct. In fact its not all that easy to locate a 5 speed OD version, at least not here in the Midwest where most of these were grain trucks that didn't need OD.
I was considering one of the OD Clarks for my firetruck till I found out that they rearrange things inside and use the 3rd spot for the OD, making a huge ratio step from second to 4th (the new 3rd). There ain't no free lunch I guess.
I found the same info. The only good way to do it is with a 2 or 3 speed brownie on the back of the main, but with a 2 speed rear, now your talking 15+ forward gears. I personally wouldn't mind one of the DD 5 speeds. Those two extra gears would be very helpful when loaded.
Front clip is apart and the engine is coming out tonight. Time to dig in a see if the block needs punched out or just honed. Since its apart, im diving in with 100% new brake system overhaul and 100% rewire. Any advice on radiator rebuild vice replacement?
[img]
https://i.imgur.com/2CbsMGw.jpg[/img]
