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| RE:another thing.. |
| By McQ - 12/23/2003 11:22:43 PM; IP 63.191.224.194 |
I just thought about something else:
Both the T-10/Toploader are a simple bolt up to your '58 FE bellhousing if the 4 speed tranny was originally from an FE.
I don't think a small block T-10/toploader will easily bolt up due to the longer input shaft required with a small block. But I know for a fact (but I've forgotten the details)that a big block FE 4 speed will work with a small block.
So if you are shopping for the 4 speed trans here's what to look for:
A big block 390 toploader 4 speed from a full size Ford/Merc or a Fairlane/Comet/Torino/Montego. These transmissions offer shifter mounting locations that'll work well for your '58 Ranchero.
A large diameter input shaft CJ 428 4 speed presents some problems with throw-out bearings, clutch discs, forks, etc. It's a tough tranny but the parts that need to go with it are generally hard to find/rare thus high buck. |
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