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06-11-2008, 09:05 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: md.
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dodge truck overdrive ?
hi,i have a '61 dodge p-300. a 1 ton stepvan.it has the original 4spd trans.i would like to have a later model overdrive manual trans for it.one that i can use the existing bellhousing with.i know i may have to change the clutch disc and modify the driveshaft.i just need to know which tranny to use.any suggestions? thanks,pat
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06-11-2008, 12:21 PM
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MasterDebater
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: nw lower Meeeechigan
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WOW ... you have got to do alot of comparing. Input shaft lengths, spline diffs, pilot bushing ID's ....etc.
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06-11-2008, 05:00 PM
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the guy next door
Join Date: Apr 2008
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what do you have for a motor?
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Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60/14B (coming along), SOA (once the D60 is in), inboard rear 64" springs (once the 14B is in). jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/ 78 Dodge D200 - 2WD daily driver & tow the J10. Holley 4160 carb, Weiland Action+ intake, Hooker headers, true dual exhaust, Power Trak locker, more to come. dodge pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/D200/ |
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06-12-2008, 01:56 PM
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hi,the p-300 has a 318 w/4bbl, and torque cam.this has carried me to alaska and back as well as all over the lower 48.it has 4.10 gears [spicer 70].and i'd like better gas mileage..pat
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06-12-2008, 03:25 PM
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the guy next door
Join Date: Apr 2008
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like Doc said, you'll have to do some measuring. I'm sure that Advance adaptors has something that you will help you adapt an OD manual to your LA 318.
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Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60/14B (coming along), SOA (once the D60 is in), inboard rear 64" springs (once the 14B is in). jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/ 78 Dodge D200 - 2WD daily driver & tow the J10. Holley 4160 carb, Weiland Action+ intake, Hooker headers, true dual exhaust, Power Trak locker, more to come. dodge pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/D200/ |
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06-12-2008, 10:35 PM
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MasterDebater
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06-18-2008, 09:54 AM
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Junior Member
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hi.i put 17.5" rims and tires on it 18 yrs ago.and i'm using a holley econo master carb..an overdrive trans is what i need.thank you..
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06-18-2008, 06:42 PM
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the guy next door
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Goffstown, NH
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what about installing an auto like an A518 (I think thats the one with OD).
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Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60/14B (coming along), SOA (once the D60 is in), inboard rear 64" springs (once the 14B is in). jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/ 78 Dodge D200 - 2WD daily driver & tow the J10. Holley 4160 carb, Weiland Action+ intake, Hooker headers, true dual exhaust, Power Trak locker, more to come. dodge pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/D200/ |
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