Originally Posted by 1953 panel
Chuck, my engine is an inline six. I took out the 235 for a 261. The transmission is known as a SM420, SM is synchro mesh and 420 is the model number of it. It is a heavy old 4 speed with a granny gear low. More info on it is available in the driveline forum.

It sounds like the 420 is my transmission, top loaded with a granny-gear. You said you put in a 261...how did you do it? Thanks for the info!