The torque tube mount doesn't matter. The seal and output shaft is the same, torque tube or open driveline. You just have a big square flange on the back of the trans since it's made onto the tailshaft. On the OD, the flange comes off, but it's still holds the seal. Easy to swap to an open drive tailshaft though -- output shaft length is the same. I think it is for non-OD models also, that reduced parts inventory, but I can't be sure between years. If this is a six cylinder model trans, it will bolt to the multi-pattern 77-80 bell. Otherwise it needs a T-10 bell. I think it's a different pattern than the T-15 used 67 and later. Andrew Hay might know for sure... -------------------------------------------- Date: Thursday, June 15, 2006 05:21 PM From: Jim Boone <fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx> >Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:01:27 -0700 (PDT) >From: d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx> >Subject: [AMC-List] someone wanted a v8 3 spd > >i didnt catch the name, but i saw someone was wanting a 3 spd that will >hold up to a v8. i have a t86 3 speed with overdrive. it is in great shape. ><snip>i the overdrive has the torque tube mount on it. it was the factory >option for the v8 ramblers is what i have been able to find. i have been >told that my stock t96 shift linkage would work so i imagine yours would >also. i do not have a bellhousing or anything else. I don't think this will work because of the torque tube mount; I'd need a regular yoke setup. Don't know if it's a simple matter of taking that off, maybe someone here can elaborate. I'd still need to come up with the correct tailshaft, yoke, and bellhousing IF a later bell would work as a bolt-on with this trans. That's why I like to find complete setups that I know have/will work together. Anyone know if a '71 up bell mount to this transmission? Jim Boone Mims, FL _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com