<VV> 61 3 to 4 spd Transmission swapping

[Joel McGregor]

Just to be clear you need the transmission front mount - steel part the transmission bolts to for the 4 speed and you cut and reweld the flange on the suspension cross member to clear the extra length.
The 2 rubber transmission mounts are the same.

Joel McGregor



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From: Joe White via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Date: 8/8/18 3:13 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: Joe White <jwcorvair at aol.com>
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org, Matt <patiomatt at aol.com>
Subject: Re: <VV> 61  3 to 4 spd Transmission swapping

I should have also mentioned that, with a little bit of searching, you might find a four speed cross member. The four speed cross member is a bolt on replacement that you can install in an afternoon if you have all of the parts ahead of time.

Check the online parts catalogs (Clark’s is a good source) for what you need.

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> On Aug 8, 2018, at 1:06 PM, Joe White via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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> Biggest challenge is that the four-speed gearbox is longer than the three speed. Your rear cross member has a notch for a three speed so, with the four speed your engine and four speed cannot fit. The cross member will need to have the flange on the back of the cross member cut off and the cross member rewelded where the flange was cut off. It’s a bit of work, but if you have a good welding torch it actually doesn’t take that long.
>
> After you have modified the cross member everything is straight forward mechanical assembly. Just make sure that you have all of the parts that you need before you start.
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> Joe White
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>> On Aug 8, 2018, at 11:56 AM, Matt via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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>> Way too much … torch  right input shaft for trans, etc.
>>
>> Matt Nall
>> Sea Mtn., Or.
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>> From: Patrick Murphy via VirtualVairs
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>> Got 61 wagon. Blew clutch plate yesterday. Since I'm dropping power train,
>> what's involved in swapping 3 speed for a 4 speed?
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