I have a 58 Ranch Wagon with a 223. Currently I have the standard 3 speed with no overdrive.
My transmission started leaking around the input shaft and my clutch is on its last legs. I am dropping the transmission soon to replace the clutch, and I am debating wether I should fix the leaking input shaft or find a toploader so I can have 1st gear syncro.
If I go for the new transmission, which cars would have had the toploader 3 speed? Also, when doing the swap to the toploader, what do I need to watch out for? Is the mount in a different spot? Will the new transmission be longer, will I need a new driveshaft?
Thanks for your help.
63 and newer full size. May need to change yoke.
Ron.
I have a top loader 3 speed syncro out of a 67 ranchero.