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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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Clark 5 Speed OD?

Got a few questions about my 1973 C-600. It’s equipped with the Clark 5 speed and I think it’s a 285V54 model. I have read that Clark also made an OD unit as well for these truck. Are any of these available anywhere? Also, would the 5 speed that’s in my C-600 fit in my 79 F-600 dump truck? It has a 4 speed and would like to upgrade it to a 5 speed. The only thing that looks different is the remote shifter mechanism that’s on my C-600. Can that be converted to the regular shifter? Any input (No pun intended) on this from anyone on this transmission? Thanks to my Brothers in Blue. GFT.
 
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TRANS code stamped on the 2nd line of the Warranty Plate, riveted to the left door face below the latch. Post what it is.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 02:22 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 02:30 PM
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C-600 Warranty Plate

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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 04:55 PM
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F700 warranty plate



Here is the plate
 
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Here is the plate
TRANS code M = Clark model 285V 5 Speed Direct.

If it was TRANS code 4 = Clark model 280VO 5 Speed Overdrive
 
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 05:15 PM
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You da man, thanks Bill!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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I may have a 285 overdrive transmission
 
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Hey Charlie , yeah, I would be interested! What do you know about it? Any history with it? Thanks, Greg.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 10:06 PM
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I will check on it tomorrow .I know it doesn't have a shift top
 
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