66 Lemans Engine Rebuild
06-10-2012, 08:00 PM
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Gm used to to an endurance test on manual transmissions that they were using in their cars called the "Bonzai Test". EVERY manual transmission tested broke in LARGE pieces except 1 transmission...a Dearborn 3 speed!
06-10-2012, 08:33 PM
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Yep! The heavy duty 3-speed was a top-loader ford 3-speed(but it has GM pilot bearing and clutch and throw-out bearing and was installed by Pontiac) I have one that came out of my '65 GTO. I've torn up a couple of 4-speeds and then put the original 3-speed back in and never had a problem with it. Put yours back in it a good tranny!!!!!!!!!!
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08-19-2012, 05:39 PM
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IMO you'll have a lot more fun with a Muncie 4 spd and add value to your car too.
They are plentiful with lots of guys switching to automatics for better mileage, etc.
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They are plentiful with lots of guys switching to automatics for better mileage, etc.
FWIW
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