[V8Vairs] Re: Kelmark Shifter Wanted

[Bruce]

Tim,
I sent you e-mail.

Bryan and Seth,
The Kelmark shaft for a Saginaw installation is longer than a 66-69 shaft by same amount that a 66-69 shaft is longer than a 64-65 shaft; about 1.2 inches.  All are 14 spline with the same diameter.  By switching to the BW transmission I can use the shorter stock length 66-69 Shaft which is available in strengthened form from Clark's, like the Kelmark shaft, which is no longer available.  The only problem is this shaft sticks out of the snout without having the extra length seal area like the Kelmark shaft so I have to improvise a seal at the very front of the snout that will seal the input shaft.  The Kelmark instructions tell how to do this.  The 66 differential pinion bearing retainer had to be modified to clear the 65 transmission.  I cut .200 off of the castellated side of the retainer and the transmission mounted right up.
Bruce


> Bruce, are you trying to do your Kelmark up as a restoration? I have the
> original "dog house" and carpet that came with the Kelmark kit? I also have
> the original shift tube assembly including the hangers. 
> You are welcome to it all no charge except I am about 1 hour north of
> Toronto. Depending on where you are it may not be worth the shipping.
> Tim


>> It's not clear to me if you realize - the '64/'65 input shaft and  
> '66-'69 shafts are different lengths (by one inch).
> 
> --Bryan>  
> Bruce - Isn't the 66-69 input shaft too long for your installation? To  
> properly engage the input gear, the 66-69 shaft is a lot longer than the 64-65  
> input shaft, since the "Saginaw" is a bit longer than the 64-65 trans. Although  
> the shaft would engage the gear okay, doesn't it stick out the front of the  
> differential snout? - Seth
> 
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