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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 | Got '66 fleetside with a 4.1LL (250cid) and a Muncie 318 on the column. I've found a 55-57 Muncie 319 on Craigslist. What will it take to stuff the OD trans into my truck? Do I need a different bell housing? Great forum!!
Rick in San Diego (...er, Jackson) '66 FleetsideOl' Car Guys"I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Times Square, and step on it!'" - Tom Waits
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 35 | Yes. You might want to trade side covers since the shift levers and linkage would be different. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 | The stock 66 3 speed is about 15" overall and the OD trans is about 22". It will bolt in but you will need to shorten your driveshaft.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 | That's why I love this site...thanks for the quick replies, guys.
Rick in San Diego (...er, Jackson) '66 FleetsideOl' Car Guys"I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Times Square, and step on it!'" - Tom Waits
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 | Just so I'm clear...I can use the same bell housing, but will need to shorten the driveshaft and change the cover. Can I take the side cover from the 318 and bolt to the 319? I saw a schedmatic for wiring the solenoid. Any tips you might want to share?
Rick in San Diego (...er, Jackson) '66 FleetsideOl' Car Guys"I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Times Square, and step on it!'" - Tom Waits
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 | Bill - Thanks "When we tug a single thing on an old truck, we find it falls off" ...ain't that the truth 
Rick in San Diego (...er, Jackson) '66 FleetsideOl' Car Guys"I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Times Square, and step on it!'" - Tom Waits
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 | The 318 and 319 are essentially the same transmission with the 319 using the BW overdrive in place of the tail housing on the 318. 319's were used in car and truck applications from 55 through 65. 66-69 used a full syncro Saganaw trans (7 bolt side cover) with a BW OD. There are minor differences between the car and truck transmissions such as the indexing of the shift arms on the side cover and the lower mount bolts are threaded on the truck version. Internal gears are the same in this transmission series. There are some variations such as the mid 60's Chevelle which has different internal gears that will not interchange with the other version. They look similar externally however and will work in other vehicles.
If you need assistance with the OD install give me a call.
562-225-5869 Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 | Fred - Really appreciate the offer. Going to be a couple of months before I start this project, but will definitely reach out to you when I'm ready.
Rick
Rick in San Diego (...er, Jackson) '66 FleetsideOl' Car Guys"I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Times Square, and step on it!'" - Tom Waits
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 39 | Here's what I'm considering putting in the 66. Haven't had a chance to get close and personal with the tranny, so don't know if the mounting points, cross-member location, etc. are compatible. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/3370230032.html
Rick in San Diego (...er, Jackson) '66 FleetsideOl' Car Guys"I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Times Square, and step on it!'" - Tom Waits
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | His price is high for a tranny in unknown condition. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 | I agree with cletis, if the seller had any idea of the condition he wouldn't add "extra 3 speed trans for parts if needed".
Send me a PM, I can recommend some alternatives.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
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