<VV> 5 speed

[BBRT]

You are right, but remember, once the hollow part and direction of rotation 
via the clutch gear is established, the rest of the trans operates in the 
same manner as a conventional trans. Yes the shift mechanisms between the 
outside and the shift forks are different but from there on, it is the same.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> 5 speed


> At 09:26 PM 8/10/2006, you wrote:
>>  In the mid 80's I believe GM produced the S-10 series pickups with a 4 
>> speed overdrive transmision. Basicly first through third gears were 3 
>> speed type gearing with fouth a shallow overdrive (.8x:1 range if memory 
>> serves me). Would it be easier to regear an existing case rather than to 
>> adapt anther drivetrain?
>
> The problem is that most transmissions hook to the engine on one end and 
> the driveshaft on the other. The Corvair has the differential sandwiched 
> between the engine and the transmission. This means that the power goes 
> from the engine, through the middle of the differential and transmission 
> to the far end where it turns the input gear. The output shaft to the 
> differential is hollow and the input shaft goes through it so both input 
> and output are from the same end of the transmission. This is really a 
> transaxle but most point the other way. Porche and air cooled VWs used the 
> same arrangement but it is not common.
>
> Powerglides are even stranger with the torque converter next to the 
> engine, then the differential, then the transmission.
>
> Am sure someone will correct me if I got it rong.
>
> Padgett
>
>
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