Re: [AMC-list] tranny

[BOBBY DOUGLAS <dougrc1955@xxxxxxxxx>]

The 904 and 998 cases "look" the same on the outside... but inside they
differ guy's... extra plates,clutches,etc... during this era of time
Chrysler improved their trans so much better...was pasted on for AMC also...

On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 4:37 PM, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Jim, all six cylinder Eagles have the 998. The 998 is very similar to the
> 904 externally. The only difference I recall off-hand is that the 998 has
> one or two reinforcing ribs on the side of the case. Internally there are a
> few differences, mainly a stronger front pump in the 998.
> I don't have an 84 TSM, but do have the 82 and the 83 supplement. Both
> state that all four cylinder cars got the 904 along with two wheel drive six
> cylinder cars. All Eagle six cylinder models got the 998. All four cylinder
> cars got a conventional torque converter, all six cylinder models used a
> lock-up torque converter. So unless yours was changed out at some point it
> should be a 998. It's quite a few years old -- unless you're the original
> owner it is possible that it was changed. For normal street use the 904
> should be fine.
> --------------------
> Date: 6 Jan 2010 00:47:00 -0000
> From: jimlovelace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> are you sure? because my 84 eagle has the 258 i6 with a 904 tranny.
>
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