<VV> 1966 4-Speed to a 1965 Differential

[Charles Lee]

Yikes !

That reminds me of when I "upgraded" to a 1966 4-speed (and new bracket
because it's longer) way back when !

The mechanic did not relaize that there is a different oil flow hole
pattern, and caused my differential to actually melt before the
transaxle actually split from the pressure.

The roller bearings looked like chewing gum, and the teeth on the pinion
gear were completely melted and "tuliped" !

What a disaster !

It was great up until that point, though, when I was traveling at about
70 MPH and heard screaming tires and noticed two ribbons behind me as
the tach went to 0, and my Corsa convert (with 4 pasengers) came to a
complete halt in the middle of the Long Island Expresway, and had to be
towed off.

I wish I had kept the parts, but that was a while ago (don't ask how
many)

Charlie


-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Steve & Doris
Schwartz
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 4:35 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> 1966 4-Speed to a 1965 Differential


I will soon (or likely later) install a '66 4-speed into my '65 Monza
140.  I read in "How to Keep Your Corvair Alive" there is a need to
grind relief in the differential flange face.  Does anyone have images
they could forward to me?  I have not had this apart so it's all new to
me.  Also, are there any modifications to the transmission that are
recommended when I have it rebuilt (i.e. change gears for close ratio,
anything, etc.)?  Any other advise is welcomed.  

Steve
140 VAIR
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