<VV> Transaxle tech/ opinions

[Jim Houston]

  Nobody has mentioned the fact that the '66-'69 transmissions bolt to 
the diff with 6 mounting bolts vs. 4 on the '65s . .

Jim Houston


On 10/1/2010 4:57 PM, jvhroberts at aol.com wrote:
>   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.
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> John Roberts
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> Okay, this may stir up a hornets nest, but....
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> Does a 66-up model mate with the 65 transmission (I think
> the tranny is fine)?
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> CJ Wilson
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