Re: [Amc-list] V8 in 6 cyl Rebel Wagon= issues? Is my 3 spd an overdrive?

[wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Unless you want a stocker, I'd recomend you proceed to do the swap to whatever your heart truly desires!
Teh O/D unit is plenty stout to hold up to most anything as it was used on most anything!
The trans is not, unless it has been changed over I don't think it will come anywhere near holding up to a 4.0L or 360!

   I'd remove it and sell it to someone who needs it and move on!

Unless that year wagon got a heavier trans than I think it did it won't survive and was a "what were they thinkng" trans by the time they got to the newer 199-232 engines!

   To verify it is actually still in place you will need to look for the pull handle under the dash above the gas pedal.
Then to be really sure you need to look at the rear of the trans. The unit will be hanging there if it is still in place.

   Don't rash it, someone will want it!
   Honestly, if I had the stuff you have, I'd put the 360 in the wagon and not look back, cept maybe to see if the police are comign after you thru the tire smoke!!!

   Last I believe you may want to change the rear axle if that is an Overdrive car. Someone will correct me if I'm worng but, I believe the OD cars got 3:54 ish read gears, unless you go to say a nice tall 275/60/15 or taller you will not be very highway friendly!  I would consider trying to correct those gears higher with tires! Should be able to find somethign tall enough that will fit in those wheelwells. Then if you do want to 1/4 miles it once and a while a nice set of drag radials or slicks in a shorter sidewall will bring that gear back!

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
" I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

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From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
> 
> OK, so one of my buds has been hammering me about putting a V8 and Auto in the 
> Wagon... I pretty much blew him off thinking I really wanted to do a 4.o build 
> or a 4.0 head on 258,  
>  
> After selling an engine and some axles, I got to thinking... wait a minute... I 
> have a good running 360 /727 combo from a 72 Ambassador 4 door.  Performer 
> Intake and Carb already on it and running.  I have a Pertronix to replace teh 
> points.  I have the V8 crossmember and I believe the Ambo driveshaft is even the 
> right length.  This would a be a weekend deal to swap it out rather than a 
> couple of months putting together parts and money for the other swap.  Even have 
> a set of headers that were never installed!  
>  
> This is a no brainer right?  
>  
> So I went down to where I drove the wagon to comtemplate and I found one of 
> those "overdrive" handles laying in the seat... overdrive?  I have heard some of 
> you guys talking about the 3 spd with od, but never had one.  Couldn't get under 
> it to check it out... is it some sort of unit on the rear of the 3 spd?  
>  
> Is the O/D setup worth keeping enough to offset the V8 ease?  I liked the idea 
> of having the manual in a Wagon, but having this V8 sitting around...hmmmmm
>  
> Your experienced opinions are appreciated! 
>  
> Have a great weekend, 
>  
> Jesse
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