[Amc-list] T14 OD -T96 OD - 5 speed

[Jim Boone <fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > The only difference in all the Borg-Warner OD units is the adapter plate> > and output shaft for each transmission. ... In fact, it> > might be easier to modify an existing adapter.> > That was my thought eggsactly... and I have one here...> > > The trans output shaft is a different story. The shaft for the OD is much> > shorter than the original and splined to fit into the OD unit. Since this> > is generally a hardened shaft, getting one made would be costly.> > ... Metoo, this is the fatal flaw. Now if I can find that as a replacement > [T-14] part...> > > > The T-150 (sometimes called 150T) three speed with Laycock-DeNormanville> > OD might be easier to find than a T-14 w/OD, used only a few years> > (73-75?) in Hornets, Gremlins, and one year in the Pacer behind the> > 232/258. Both are pretty hard to find now though.> > I have one here! But it's HUGE compared to the T96. It wouldn't fit under > the American without sawzalling the hump. Might as well sawzall the > firewall and stick in a 232.> I do have a T14 trans, and a T96 OD;  To convert the T14 I can use the OD unit, but need the specific output shaft for the T14 plus the adapter plate?
 
I Still think a better answer is to fab the adapter plate for the late model Mustang 5 speed as found behind the V6 3.8 (with the ~7.87" input shaft), then install that - as long as you want a floor shift vs column shift.  Still a project I wouldn't mind doing.  After the first plate is figured out, they could be copied and be a great addition for the AMC early 6 crowd.  
 
Picture a '65 American, turbo'd 196, adapted 5 speed, upgraded rear - either the fairly rare American AMC 20, or something else in the medium duty size narrowed for that application and ~3.30-3.54 ratio range.  Would be fun and maybe affordable to drive in this new era of $3+/gallon gas.
 
Jim Boone
Mims, FL
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