I've got the chance to get a 261 and the 5 speed that came with it out of an old C60. I hope to be by there next week and confirm that it is a 261 and find out what model 5 speed it is. I know a bit about the 261 already, and that's why I want it. But I don't know about the tranny at all.
Was this a standard / optional transmission to couple to the 261 in a 1961 C60? or has it been "upgraded" at some point in time? Is it any good / better /worse than the SM 420? Any idea on what the low and high gear is (i.e. 7.41:1 low and 1:1 high)?
If it all works out, I plan to put this into my 1958 1 ton. I upgraded my differential to a 4.10 gear (original was 5.13) and want some more torque than the stock 235 has. I hope to get this from the 261 and maybe the 5 speed. Anybody ever put the 5 speed in a 1 ton?
Thanks all!
