<VV> Transaxle tech/ opinions

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 1. the 66-69 3 and 4 speeds are definitely a lot stronger than the 61-65 models. They are a bit stiffer to shift, but they are harder to break. 
2. They do bolt up to the earlier differentials. You will need a 66-69 input shaft, seal, and a 66-69 front transmission mounting bracket. 
3. I think there's something you need to do with the gasket involving RTV, but not sure. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Wilson <jwilson at unctv.org>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 2:43 pm
Subject: <VV> Transaxle tech/ opinions



Okay, this may stir up a hornets nest, but....

I often hear that the 66 and up 'Saginaw' trannys
are strong/ superior than the earlier models, but
are the 66-up transaxles any better than the 64/ 65
models?

I think the transaxle in my 65 is wearing out (lots of
high-pitch whine on acceleration/ engine braking) so I'm
thinking of replacing it outright.

Does a 66-up model mate with the 65 transmission (I think
the tranny is fine)?

CJ Wilson
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