Re: ihc-digest V6 #564

[Kurt McDowell <gmcd@domain.elided>]

> Scott,

    I swaped 727 for a wide ratio T19 or T18.  Grany gears are nice for parking lotsand  times when the engine isnt running right and likes to die on you. Oh yea- they are
also nice for 4-wheelin. but I wouldn't know scince i havent been in a long time.
    Grant

> m>
> Subject: Final question on T-18 vs T-19
>
> So the only differences are the Wide ratio and the non-syncro first gear.
>
> If I remember correctly, the non-syncro is only a problem if you try to
> shift into first without coming to a complete stop. I am assuming here that
> second is syncro'd and upshifting isn't a problem. Sounds like the gearing
> is still pretty low on the close ratio units so maybe the effort of finding
> a wide ratio isn't worth the trouble.
>
> What do you think. I am especially eager to hear from people who have
> driven these.
>
> Thanks.
>
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> Scott Machalk                                      Peshtigo WI
> smachalk@domain.elided                       http://www.coolday.com/scout/
>
> 1979 Scout II 345 727 School Bus Yellow
> 1979 Scout II 345 3sp (parts truck)
> 1984 Plymouth Reliant SE (winter car)
>
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