Well, my wife isn’t comfortable driving my ‘50 3600 with the T5 tranny. I love the T5, but to get more utility out of the truck, I think I’m going to need to put an automatic behind the 261…. And an overdrive gear will be needed.
I have seen a few different adapter plates for the 216/235/261, and at one time I see the Langdon even had one available.
What I am wondering is if anyone has managed to put an automatic behind a 235 or 261 while keeping the rear engine crossmember, or is it simply impossible for an automatic trans and the rear engine crossmember to co-exist in the truck?
I really don’t like the idea of removing that crossmember…but perhaps there is no other way to do it?
Last edited by Norcal Dave; 09/20/2024 1:57 AM.
