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Hello All,
Refurbishing the drive train in my recently acquired 61 convert. Rebuilt the differential, new u joints, tranny and pinion seals, new leaf springs and bushings. Hope all this gives a nice cruiser for some all day highway cruising. Front suspension was rebuilt by the PO.
The 390 is a strong motor but it seems to rev a bit higher than necessary for 75 mph.
Thinking of a different gear ratio in the diffy or a modern AOD tranny. Any suggestions?
Phil in Tenn
Refurbishing the drive train in my recently acquired 61 convert. Rebuilt the differential, new u joints, tranny and pinion seals, new leaf springs and bushings. Hope all this gives a nice cruiser for some all day highway cruising. Front suspension was rebuilt by the PO.
The 390 is a strong motor but it seems to rev a bit higher than necessary for 75 mph.
Thinking of a different gear ratio in the diffy or a modern AOD tranny. Any suggestions?
Phil in Tenn