Re: 1955-56 manual overdrive transmission

Posted by JWL On 2014/3/5 13:08:33

Craig, earlier in this thread I commented about the shift-it-yourself transmission conversion done by Ross in my 1955 Super Clipper. In that statement I said the rear axle ratio was 3:54:1. The T-U Super and Deluxe Clippers came with the 3:23:1 ratio. I find the speedo error is about 20%, but I can do the calculation in my head when driving (50 mph indicated is actually 60 mph). I do use 2nd gear a lot, especially around town, but on the road it cruises at a most comfortable engine speed. A 4-speed would be nice with this high axle ratio.

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