1964 OD trans swap
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1964 OD trans swap
I do restorations, have rebuilt lots of manual transmission for customers and myself. So don't dance around the facts here 
Give it to me straight. I have a '64 F100 with a 292. I would like to add a T170 transmission. I'm sure there are others doing this swap. Input shafts are the same length, I realize I may have to change clutch discs to match splines , etc. What about making it bolt to the '64 bellhousing? And anything else you can think about. Thanks
Give it to me straight. I have a '64 F100 with a 292. I would like to add a T170 transmission. I'm sure there are others doing this swap. Input shafts are the same length, I realize I may have to change clutch discs to match splines , etc. What about making it bolt to the '64 bellhousing? And anything else you can think about. Thanks
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Yes I know the T5 is an option. I used to rebuild these and have enough spares around to build a couple transmissions. But I am interested in just the 3spd with OD, the T170. I put one in a truck I had and it was just fine. It would be fine in the '64 as well. Thanks
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There is a forum on this site that deals strictly with transmissions. Maybe you get a reaction there. Is the tranny your talking about the one used in the late 70's early 80's? I've heard of bearing issues with them running dry and chewing things up.
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Pete,
I can't say anything about the 292 bellhousing. I can only say I have a T170 transmission behind an FE 390-V8 and it is fine. I don't like the fact that it doesn't allow me to change the transmission fluid. I don't like the wide range between 2nd/3rd gears, but it isn't noticable unless I'm towing or going uphill. I suspect you will need to cut / obtain your driveshaft, but I'm sure you realize that.
BarnieTrk
I can't say anything about the 292 bellhousing. I can only say I have a T170 transmission behind an FE 390-V8 and it is fine. I don't like the fact that it doesn't allow me to change the transmission fluid. I don't like the wide range between 2nd/3rd gears, but it isn't noticable unless I'm towing or going uphill. I suspect you will need to cut / obtain your driveshaft, but I'm sure you realize that.
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Pete,
I can't say anything about the 292 bellhousing. I can only say I have a T170 transmission behind an FE 390-V8 and it is fine. I don't like the fact that it doesn't allow me to change the transmission fluid. I don't like the wide range between 2nd/3rd gears, but it isn't noticable unless I'm towing or going uphill. I suspect you will need to cut / obtain your driveshaft, but I'm sure you realize that.
BarnieTrk
I can't say anything about the 292 bellhousing. I can only say I have a T170 transmission behind an FE 390-V8 and it is fine. I don't like the fact that it doesn't allow me to change the transmission fluid. I don't like the wide range between 2nd/3rd gears, but it isn't noticable unless I'm towing or going uphill. I suspect you will need to cut / obtain your driveshaft, but I'm sure you realize that.
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There are many transmissions that have issues with the front bearing when it is run dry on oil. That is a very common culprit of manual transmission noises. If you watch the level, checking for leaks, etc . . no issues.
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