Re: [AMC-list] Hmmmm, 232's and whatnot

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

So - I could start looking for an early 232 and a T14. Car would have
the same feel as it currently does.

But - I will start a new thread on where I am with this.

On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 12:11 PM, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> A few caveats here:
> There are TWO bell to trans bolt patterns for the 196, early and late. Early
> would be all the four point engine mount cars, pre 63 big cars, pre 64
> Americans, late would be any car with a three point mounting system. The
> upper two bolt holes are the same, the lower two are around 1.5-2.0" lower
> on the late models to give the engine/trans link more resistance to flexing
> down in the center. Just something to think about if you're ever looking for
> a used T-96. The T-14 of course uses the late pattern.
>
> I don't know of a five speed that will bolt to the T-14 bell, so unless a
> 1972+ six is used a five speed would be hard to do. Modern Driveline makes a
> T-5 adapter for the early Falcon six and would be willing to make one for
> the late T-96/T-14 pattern bell housing. The Mustang V-6 trans would work.
>
> ----------
> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:15:29 -0500 (EST)
> From:adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  (Sandwich Maker)
>
> " And the 232 was an option in '65 (my year car) - so could look pretty
> " appropriate, especially if it bolts up to the T96.
>
> it does.  the only common '60s i6 bell has the t96/t14 pattern, and
> there are t14 and multipattern late bells.
>
> iirc in '65 232s only had autos, but t96 was std '66-7 and t14 '68-9.
> also - you may think you're happy with your t96, but if you do much
> stop-and-go, once you put a t14 in you'll wonder what took you so
> long...
>
> " (although a 304 and 5 speed stick might be seriously cool!)
>
> no reason you couldn't have a 232 and 5sp!
>
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