Not always correct, but many medium and big truck 5 speeds have a normal shift pattern when they are direct drive, and the overdrive version will have a slightly messed up shift pattern. the last shift is usually a "U" or an "n" shift, and not a straight across shift like the first few gears are.

A tag with model number is the best way to figure out what you have. Casting numbers are the worst way, as the same case can usualy be used for OD and non OD transmissions.

Grigg


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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