Re: [Amc-list] Breadbox American 440H with Twin-Stick (now 60s OD trannys)

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

-- Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> The only difference in all the Borg-Warner OD units is the adapter plate
> and output shaft for each transmission. ... In fact, it
> might be easier to modify an existing adapter.

That was my thought eggsactly... and I have one here...

> The trans output shaft is a different story. The shaft for the OD is much
> shorter than the original and splined to fit into the OD unit. Since this
> is generally a hardened shaft, getting one made would be costly.

... Metoo, this is the fatal flaw. Now if I can find that as a replacement 
[T-14] part...


> The T-150 (sometimes called 150T) three speed with Laycock-DeNormanville
> OD might be easier to find than a T-14 w/OD, used only a few years
> (73-75?) in Hornets, Gremlins, and one year in the Pacer behind the
> 232/258. Both are pretty hard to find now though.

I have one here! But it's HUGE compared to the T96. It wouldn't fit under 
the American without sawzalling the hump. Might as well sawzall the 
firewall and stick in a 232.

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