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

[wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Yeah, I thought I remembered we discovered this a little while ago and all were dumbfounded that they stayed with the T96 and swapped to an AMC20 rear axle.
  Makes zero sense at all!

--
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: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
> Mark's talking about the T-96, and "what were they thinking" is a good way to 
> describe it in the 67 Rebel!! What's even funnier is that the 232 powered 67 
> Rebel got the AMC 20 rear axle, even with a T-96 between the 232 and axle!! The 
> OD did get the 3.54 axle in 67 and later, regardless of what engine was used 
> (just checked the 67 and 68 TSMs). 
> 
> 
> 
> ----------
> Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:44:21 +0000
> From: wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 
>    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!
> 
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