I have overhauled a 261 to install in my 1950 3100. I want to keep the “3 on the tree” shifter for nostalgic reasons. Will the current small 3 speed transmission carry the extra torque of the 261 under normal driving (no hot rodding) conditions? If not how do identify and locate a HD 3 speed that will carry the load and fit? Will I have to modify the shift linkage and/or driveline to install a HD 3 speed?
Thanks for your response in advance.
