Re: mail Digest for 23 Nov 2004 in hour 20:00

[farna@xxxxxxx]

The AX-15 might have a separate bell, I'm reasonably sure the BA-10/5 has an integral bell. In any case, the bolt pattern for the trans is totally different from any of the old style US trannys. If you get one of the 86+ Jeep five speeds you will need the bell also. The BA-10/5 would be fine for your tpye of driving. The only people who complain about weakness are those who regularly four wheel or tow heavy loads with it. Everyone I know with one that they just tool around on the street with has never had a problem. Wheelers, however, break them regulalrly. The BA-10/5 will be an easier find than the AX-15 as most who break a BA try to replace it with the AX. 


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> From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: WARNING! Re: AMC 6cyl flywheels (more info)

> So I assume the 4.0-era bellhousings fit onto the 1982 258,
> but do you know if the older AMC manual transmissions bolt onto
> it? I could drill and tap it if necessary, if depth and the big
> hole are right. It would mean 'one stop shopping' for flywheel,
> clutch, bellhousing, and a used starter!