41/53dodges Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 anybody know how hard it would be to install four speed stick in place of a 3speed column? i have access to an M37, a 55' 1/2 tonner, and a 51' panel truck for the trans. ideas? the column works great, i just dont like the feel of it... Quote
MarkAubuchon Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 never have done it but would think it shouldnt be hard. Clutch pedal in place. Depending on the 4 speed, would probably need to change bell housing and perhaps the starter and drive shaft. Quote
greg g Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 Only thing your going to gain is a super low granny gear, not usable unless you need to pull your house of its foundation. So unless you are hauling heavy loads up hills or pulling strings of box cars around the switching yard, it's probably not worth the effort. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted May 31, 2011 Report Posted May 31, 2011 Yup, what they said... The bell housing is different for the 4 speed due to a wider bolt pattern. And all you would gain, besides having a floor shift, is the added grannie, stump pullin', gear. If you want a floor shift without too much trouble, look for a 3 speed floor shift frim a '49 or earlier. The u-joint would be different but you may be able to swap your output flange and be OK. Merle Quote
41/53dodges Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Posted May 31, 2011 ah, but i actually want the granny low 1st, i put i cherokee rear end in it with a 3.4 ratio, so it kinda goe to fast around the yard now... Quote
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