Thanks, everyone, for the thoughts so far! As I did not know that there was an O/D version of my T-14 ever available, that may be the approach to take with the least drama. Anyone have a lead on where one could be found, anywhere in the country. I have cars yet to pick up in NM, CO and MD, so shipping shouldn't be too bad to any of those states, or, of course, to Georgia, where I live. Thanks again, Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandwich Maker" <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Overdrive Options? > " From: "BUS-ENG" <jay@xxxxxxxxxx> > " > " > " I am hoping someone on the list has personal experience > " with installing an overdrive on an AMC 3-speed car. > " > " The tranny in my newly-acquired (from Mike Kindle in > " LA) '69 American SW is going to need some work. > " > " While at it, I thought would be great opportunity to install > " either (a) a transmission with a built-in OD, or (b) add > " the Laycock unit to the T-14 in the car, or to the 150-T > " that the FAQ lists as a good substitute. > > the laycock was never used with the t14, only with the t150 which > won't fit the pre-'72 sixes. you could in principle adapt it, > starting with say a 4wd jeep t14 mainshaft and extension case and > making your parts from there. > > " I want to keep the column shift and to keep the car as > " original as possible, but would like the quiet and economy > " of an overdrive. > " > " Informed suggestions? > > not sure what you mean by 'transmission with a built-in OD', but if > you have a 199 or 232 your only options are a t96 or t14, with or > without the warner r10 o/d. t14-o/d were only available '68-9, not > popular, and very rare now. it's the more desireable though as it's > full synchro, and stronger than the t96 to boot. > > if you have a 232, your tranny now should be the t14. > ________________________________________________________________________ > Andrew Hay the genius nature > internet rambler is to see what all have seen > adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought > _______________________________________________ > AMC-List mailing list > AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > or go to http://www.amc-list.com _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com