[FC] '61 Rampside

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i would  not even consider using a late transaxle in an FC. i type  with 
one finger , so the long correct explanation is not for tonight.
you will prefer 3:27 or maybe a 3:55 with a 4 spd if you are using any 164  
cu inch motor. you need an early  (61-64) differential.powerglide 3:55  
works good also. i have done it all , and can tell you that axle universal  
joint dust shields will rub on the housing , axles WILL bind against the 
carrier  , and using 1/4 inch spacers between backing plates and control arms 
"kinda  works" but is not the hot setup. the only reason i tried it was i had 
some  original very low miles late units here  going to waste. the other  
issue:  no speedo teeth on the pinion shaft in lates, so you cant even  drill 
the case and install a gear. i ran this setup in my rampy for a year ,  then 
replaced it with a correct FC unit.
motor mount sounds like a spacer might be missing at the transmission.  
people seem to loose them...
i think there a lot of pictures of my past work on the web picture  site  
_http://www.corvair.de/n2vzd/_ (http://www.corvair.de/n2vzd/) 
or at the club website  _http://www.cnycorvair.com/CNYCorvair.php_ 
(http://www.cnycorvair.com/CNYCorvair.php) 
 
if you need more info , i can send other pictures or scans from the  
assembly manual further proving my point.
again , this is stuff i have DONE , not dreamed of.  more?  send  me a 
request.
i will be glad to tell you how i would recommend doing it, so it will do  
what you want.
110 car motor would be fine , but you need 65 back tranny , 64 back (prefer 
 FC) differential. at best , you will want to study the speedo  gear info  
out there.  start with clark's catalog  at speed gear parts  page.
regards, tim colson
 
In a message dated 1/7/2011 6:02:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
hearse85caddy at gmail.com writes:

Hi  all,

I have recently purchased a '61 rampside and I need some advice. I  am
by no means new to corvairs, but up to now I've only worked on  lates
('65-'69).  My truck was originally equipped with a four speed  and
whatever the FC 4 speed engine was. It now has a 110 from a '64  car
and a 3 speed with 3:89 gears and what appears to be the  incorrect
engine mount (the engine is not square in the engine bay). The  engine
runs but is quite tired, and the trans axle is of unknown  condition.
Therefore, I am looking to other areas for power and  propulsion.

I have a '66 convertible with a nice 110 and 4 speed with  3:55 gears;
both of which i know are excellent. Here is the question: How  do I
make my late drivetrain work in my FC?  Do I need an FC rear  engine
mount or a early car mount or something else? What about  the
speedo-cable?  Would it be easier if i just located another  early
trans-axle?

Not to make this post any longer but I would  appreciate any insight on
my paint/trim numbers. They are::::  Trim:  431A  Paint: 7-40G

Thanks everybody!
-- 
E. Glenn Kelly  III
Hearse85Caddy at gmail.com
(864)  932-5192
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