Re: [AMC-List] Overdrive Options?

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: "BUS-ENG" <jay@xxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" 
" I am hoping someone on the list has personal experience
" with installing an overdrive on an AMC 3-speed car.
" 
" The tranny in my newly-acquired (from Mike Kindle in
" LA) '69 American SW is going to need some work.
" 
" While at it, I thought would be great opportunity to install
" either (a) a transmission with a built-in OD, or (b) add
" the Laycock unit to the T-14 in the car, or to the 150-T
" that the FAQ lists as a good substitute.

the laycock was never used with the t14, only with the t150 which
won't fit the pre-'72 sixes.  you could in principle adapt it,
starting with say a 4wd jeep t14 mainshaft and extension case and
making your parts from there.

" I want to keep the column shift and to keep the car as
" original as possible, but would like the quiet and economy
" of an overdrive.
" 
" Informed suggestions?

not sure what you mean by 'transmission with a built-in OD', but if
you have a 199 or 232 your only options are a t96 or t14, with or
without the warner r10 o/d.  t14-o/d were only available '68-9, not
popular, and very rare now.  it's the more desireable though as it's
full synchro, and stronger than the t96 to boot.

if you have a 232, your tranny now should be the t14.
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