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#46870 06/26/2005 2:47 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 | Does anybody know if a three on the tree od unit from the 60s with syncromesh gearing, will fit on a three on the tree 59 AD that does not have syncromesh. Both are 235 engines. That swap is available to me but don't know if it will work. I am told that its simply a bolt in by an old timer and that you don't even have to shorten the driveline... | | |
#46871 06/26/2005 3:10 PM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | if ya don't believe him, why'd ya believe us?  the difference in trannys is the OD unit takes the place of the standard tail piece - that trans is identical to the OD that was optional for your year w/ an xtra syncro added - grab it before ya lose it! oh, and the 59 is a "TF" not an "AD" Bill | | |
#46872 06/26/2005 3:37 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 112 | If you can't find an "old timer" to bolt it in.....do you then have to shorten the drive-train????
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#46873 06/26/2005 7:00 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 | hey Red, Ya caught the error so you must be an old timer or you know what your talking about. Most probably both..... Appreciate your answer and your source. Working on this truck is kind of like going to the doctor......A SECOND OPINION NEVER HURTS!!!! | | |
#46874 06/26/2005 9:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | 31 days older than you, young'un! and I understand about the doctors  I have 2 TF trucks I put the later Saginaw syncro 3 spds in [not OD], and a 55 OD trans on the ground, and think I'll be picking up another of the early OD's soon - wish I could find one of the later syncro ones, but they're scarce Bill | | |
#46875 06/28/2005 12:56 AM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 17 | Hey Red58, How many days does it take? Are you implying that I am an old timer????? Do not get your hopes up yet, but I may have a second one located. Will let you know if it comes through. thanks for your help....Bob | | |
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