Posted by Terry (IP: 209.252.64.178) on January 06, 2000 at 21:54:50:
In Reply to: Rear ends and trannies... posted by Richard on January 06, 2000 at 02:02:33:
: I would liketo know what my rear for my 1970 MAverick is. I think it is
: the 6 3/4 used for the older inlines but I'm not sure. Are the bell
: housing for my stick three-speed interchangeable with a 4 speed?
: Can it hook up to a an inline if I change it? Also I would like to know
: about using a 8 inch or 9 inch. Please e-mail me with any remarks.
The 4 speed tranny should fit onto your original bell housing. I have a 74 comet that came with a 3 speed. I finally found a ford top loader for 300$ and it goes into place like the 3 speed. Did not have to change the drive shaft, bell housing or anything. I bought Hurst competion plus shifter and it fit good also. The hole in my floor did not have to be modified either. I have a friend who has a mav (73)that did this mod and it went in for him this smooth also.
Not sure on your rear but if I am not mistaken most 3 speed came with a 350 rear end and the automatics came with a 300. I would double check this info. good luck