Dead stock well-maintained and lubricated is perfect. > The Inherent Oddness of the 5 speed trans and linkage is another > matter, and I can't think of any way to do much about it really - other > than keep it perfectly working stock. > > Scott > > Scott, you always mention this....oddness...of the 5sp...but it's really a 4sp with a granny 1st. All 5sps are a bit strange, I guess compared to a 4 sp..I have 3 different 5sp vehicle types and they all use a different lay-out. I find the Ford Powerstrokes the strangest with reverse clear over to the passenger side and back.... Don Hanson |
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