<VV> 4 spd tranny swap

[BBRT]

It has been a long time for me, too. Look in Clark's catalog where they show 
the different main/input shaft lengths and styles (60 is different I think). 
You need the correct shaft for your transmission. The differential to main 
or input shaft seal is different, too, I think - but that may be between the 
earlier smaller id shafts and the LM shafts so look in the parts book or 
catalogs to see which you need. The 3 and 4 spd trans take a different front 
(cross) mount and require a spacer betweeen the mount and trans case. I 
think this is different between the 3 an 4 spd cases-not sure. The FC has a 
different front 4spd mount than the 3spd mount. Finally, I think the Corvair 
Basics book addresses it, but if not, The Bob Helt follow-on book does, and 
probabaly the tech guide.

The shifter is good for all early years I think. FC is another ball of wax. 
Early shifter rods and shifter in driver compartment is different depending 
on the gas tank you have. 63 1/2 and later uses the thru the gas tank 
shifter and shift rod.

Kind of hazy but this info should get you looking at the right spots.

Good Luck

Chuck S

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>4 spd is direct swap with only input shaft change IF the tranny is 64 or 65
> (output splines are the problem ).
> i have done this a few times , and will be doing it again soon , but in a
> 64 van this time.
> my question:  the early 64 vans are supposedly different. is the 
> indicator
> of an early 64 the early type shifter also? or do i have to dig deeper  to
> find out? book is not clear on this.  been a while....
> also is anyone using a 3:27 differential with a powerglide in an FC with
> 14inch tires? i average areas with a few hills...(vermont , ny ) 164 cu 
> inch
> motor.
> regards, tim colson
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