[FC] Transmission woes

[Bill Wells]

Charles,

I have a 3.27 diff with 110 engine in my van. I also
have the early four speed with the smaller input
shaft.
I drive my van differently than I do my Corsa and feel
that the smaller input shaft presents no risk to me.
Besides, the 61-63 four speed has a lower first gear,
which helps low speed performance with the 3.27 diff.
If you are not banging gears, you'll have no problems.

My opinion.
Good Luck,
Bill
--- "Charles M. Wrobel" <r75@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I had a problem with the differential (389) in my 63
> Corvan (with 4 speed) and took it to our local
> Corvair
> mechanic who located a replacement (327) with a
> fourspeed attached to it that seemed fine. The
> complete
> unit was installed. Right away there were some
> problems
> with the new transmission and eventually (in less
> than a
> month) the whole transmission failed. I never had a
> problem with the old transmission and I'm wondering
> if
> maybe it should be put back in there. The mechanic
> is
> thinking we should fix the newer transmission so
> that we
> can stay with the larger shaft.
> 
> What's the general opinion out there regarding the
> input
> (?) shaft. Is it that essential to have the later,
> heavier duty one or can you get by with the smaller
> one?
> I realize they are not directly interchangeable.
> 
> My automotive knowledge is limited so please excuse
> my
> ignorance and use small words if you are kind enough
> to
> answer.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Charles
> 
> PS - on a positive note, the 327 diff is fantastic
> with
> my 110. It feels like about 10HP boost or something,
> I
> can't imagine going back to the 389's
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