3 Speed Manual Question

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by 72 GS, Jul 27, 2011.

  1. 72 GS

    72 GS Well-Known Member

    Does anyone know;

    Would a 1970 Skylark with a 350 and a 3 speed manual column shift have had a Muncie trans or a Saginaw?

    Thanks,
    Rich
     
    72 GS, Jul 27, 2011
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  2. David Hemker

    David Hemker Well-Known Member

    Most likely a saginaw. How many bolts are on the top of the side cover and is there a bolt directly in the middle on top?
    Dave
     
    David Hemker, Jul 27, 2011
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  3. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    if the car has a 350 with a 2bbl, it will have a saginaw tranny.
     
    gstewart, Jul 28, 2011
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  4. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    If it was on the floor it would be a cast iron Muncie or a Ford depending on the year model. But if it is on the column I think Saginaw is the accepted answer.
     
    flynbuick, Jul 28, 2011
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  5. 72 GS

    72 GS Well-Known Member

    So if I have a 350 4 barrel and I want to put in a 3 speed on the column, I will need to get a Saginaw trans or would a Muncie work or would it matter?

    Thanks,
    Rich
     
    72 GS, Jul 28, 2011
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  6. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Linkage may be an issue.
     
    flynbuick, Jul 28, 2011
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  7. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    the saginaw was not designed for over 250 or so hp. the muncie would be the choice, if u can find one.
     
    gstewart, Jul 29, 2011
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