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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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is there a difference in drive shafts. I am changing 3sp to a 4sp
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depending on the year and make of the trans, the yoke splines might be different; the driveshaft should be the same.
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is there a difference in drive shafts. I am changing 3sp to a 4sp
You didn't mention what year, but if you're talking about the '65 in your profile, there's no difference - all midyears used the same driveshaft and yoke, regardless of engine/transmission configuration. If the 4-speed you're installing is a '71 or later, it has a 32-spline output shaft, and you'll need a new front yoke; if it's pre-'71, it'll have a 27-spline output shaft, the same as your 3-speed and no changes are necessary.
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You didn't mention what year, but if you're talking about the '65 in your profile, there's no difference - all midyears used the same driveshaft and yoke, regardless of engine/transmission configuration. If the 4-speed you're installing is a '71 or later, it has a 32-spline output shaft, and you'll need a new front yoke; if it's pre-'71, it'll have a 27-spline output shaft, the same as your 3-speed and no changes are necessary.
yes,the car is my '65.I have owned it since '77.Finally getting around to putting a 4 sp in it.Thanks for the info.I had thought that they were all of the same but I did not want to get a surprise during installation. TX
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