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Feb 23, 2005 | 03:14 PM

superswamper

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maybe you guys will know

is there a specific fe np435, if so will i have a problem if i use just any old np435 on an fe?

Feb 23, 2005 | 07:14 PM

lee

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From: Lacey, WA

Hum,

Good question. If memory serves me there may be a difference in output shaft housing lengths.

Lee

Feb 23, 2005 | 11:18 PM

fordeverpower

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My second post! My thoughts are the bellhousing needs to be fe specific. The gearbox itself should be fine.

Feb 24, 2005 | 02:09 AM

Hypoid

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Originally Posted by fordeverpower

My second post! My thoughts are the bellhousing needs to be fe specific. The gearbox itself should be fine.

I'll second that. Ford was pretty consistent with the shaft pilot and clutch splines. Never hurts to measure.

Feb 24, 2005 | 04:28 AM

superswamper

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Never hurts to measure.

there in lyes the problem, i used the original as a core. then i saw a post or two about different input shafts so i got worried.

Feb 24, 2005 | 10:31 AM

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My understanding is that the truck bellhousing for an FE is about 1/2-3/4" deeper than a car. Perhaps this is where the input shaft difference arrises. I have my old 4 speed from the 352 sitting out back, want me to measure up something?

--Mike

Feb 24, 2005 | 02:01 PM

superswamper

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if you wouldn't mind. hopefully it the truck housing like you are thinking cause i got a 4x4 case and i'm pretty sure they never came in cars so i'd be alright

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Feb 25, 2005 | 10:17 AM

Mike G

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See if this helps. The trans was a 65 4-speed model (top mounted shifter), I want to say probably a T18, but don't quote me as I really didn't care what it was (went to a C6).

From flat mounting face of trans to input shaft tip is approximately 6 3/4"
From the end of the snout mounted to the front of the trans to the tip of shaft (exposed splines and input shaft tip) is 2 1/2"

--Mike