<VV> Transaxle tech - Saginaw urban legends ?

[Charles Lee]

It was my understanding that the Saginaw was a 'cost cutting' maneuver for 
GM, to share parts with the intermediates (Chevellle, Nova, etc) that had 
V8's which is why they were so much stronger ?

Or is that an urban legend ?

Re : "They do bolt up to the earlier differentials," is the gasket different 
(causing my problem in my previous email) ?

Charlie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jvhroberts at aol.com>
To: <jwilson at unctv.org>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Transaxle tech/ opinions


>
> 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