<VV> RE: 4 spd 65 vs 66

[N. Joseph Potts]

Are you happy with the behavior of your transaxle? If so, then drive on,
secure in the knowledge that you have very serviceable hardware in your car
(check the level of lubricant in them, which on a 65 transaxle, you can do
with a dipstick, sparing you a trip under a raised car).
     There are subtle differences between the transaxles (I hear - I've
never owned a 65), each having their advantages. The main one is the
transmission: 65 and prior: smoother shifting; 66 and later: stronger, less
prone to breakage/wearing out. NO reason that I can see for disturbing
equipment that is performing well.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Rich Taylor
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 7:14 PM
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> RE: 4 spd 65 vs 66


I just found out my 65 corsa has a 66 saginaw trans (4-spd) and
transaxle.
Is it wise to leave the 66 trans and axle in?  are there any advantages
over the 65?  What are the distinguishing signs to tell exactly what I
have and what I am looking for.  It is a 6 bolt trans/tranaxle
connection I have.  My fist clue I was working with the wrong thing was
my gaskets didn't match in the rebuild kit.