Re: [Amc-list] 196 parts

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Been there, done that, doesn't interfere with a thing! I ran the original torque tube T-96/OD in my 63 Classic (original 196 car) behind a 4.0L with Jeep Commanche rear axle and ladder bars. The T-96 didn't last too long (ate the synchronizers in the first 100 or so miles, even driving/shifting carefully... double clutched when down shifting after that for 10K or so miles...), but the flange never got in the way. The only thing it could possibly interfere with in an American is the floor. Then the flange can be cut down or a BFH used to "massage" the floor, depending on how tight it is. For just a little more clearance (under 1/2" or so) I'd use a BFH. If tighter than that the flange would have to be cut. I don't think it will come too close to the floor though. 

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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:44:58 -0800
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>

Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Toss the standard trans in the American!
> I have heard the torque tube tail is not an issue, uses same seal, just has that larger square thing to bolt the TT to.


It *might* interfere with the U-joint, but you could hacksaw off the 
torque tube flange part off the trans (ugh). It would just be sitting 
there in the breeze anyways.

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