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Title: Muncie question
Post by: sixt9x33rs on January 21, 2012, 01:13:35 PM

What type of car(s) would have a Muncie M 20 with the speedometer cable input on the drivers side?

Thanks

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: JohnZ on January 21, 2012, 04:56:49 PM

Quote from: sixt9x33rs on January 21, 2012, 01:13:35 PM

What type of car(s) would have a Muncie M 20 with the speedometer cable input on the drivers side?

Thanks

Mid-'63-'64 Corvettes, full-size passenger cars and Chevy II's through '65, Pontiacs through 1970, and a few others.

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: sixt9x33rs on January 21, 2012, 05:09:57 PM

Thanks John.

I probably should have asked this question to start with...I took out the non original Saginaw in my convertible and put in a Muncie M20. I put the tail shaft on that has the speedometer input on the drivers side to accommodate the existing speedometer cable. When I connect the cable to the transmission the 1st and 2nd gear shifter rod crimps the cable while in first gear. I was thinking if I could find a shifter rod that would have been original for the speedometer input on the drivers side I may be able to solve my problem. The geometry is just off a small amount to bind the cable in first. I do have a tail shaft that has the input on the passenger side and could exchange the existing shaft, but I really did not want to cut a hole in the firewall for the Muncie speedometer cable. Anyone know which shifter rod that may work for my situation?
This is a prime example why I like to leave things original!, :'(

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: JohnZ on January 22, 2012, 06:06:42 PM

<<I probably should have asked this question to start with...I took out the non original Saginaw in my convertible and put in a Muncie M20. I put the tail shaft on that has the speedometer input on the drivers side to accommodate the existing speedometer cable. When I connect the cable to the transmission the 1st and 2nd gear shifter rod crimps the cable while in first gear. I was thinking if I could find a shifter rod that would have been original for the speedometer input on the drivers side I may be able to solve my problem. The geometry is just off a small amount to bind the cable in first. I do have a tail shaft that has the input on the passenger side and could exchange the existing shaft, but I really did not want to cut a hole in the firewall for the Muncie speedometer cable. Anyone know which shifter rod that may work for my situation? >>

You can't just swap the 429 (driver's side speedo) and 584 (pass side speedo) tailhousings on the same transmission; the location of the pressed-on speedo drive gear on the output shaft is different, and the output shafts are machined differently to accommodate the two different locations. You'll probably have to modify your existing 1-2 shift rod to clear the speedo cable when in gear.

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: sixt9x33rs on January 22, 2012, 09:54:18 PM

I can switch tail shafts provided I change the speedo gears, right? Or as  you mentioned alter the shift rod.

Thanks

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: JohnZ on January 23, 2012, 06:19:12 PM

<<I can switch tail shafts provided I change the speedo gears, right? Or as  you mentioned alter the shift rod.>>

If you want to change the tailHOUSING, you need to change the output SHAFT, or you won't have the machined surface in the right location to accept the pressed-on speedo drive gear. It would be simpler just to modify the 1-2 shift rod so it clears the speedo cable.

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: sixt9x33rs on January 27, 2012, 12:39:48 PM

Thanks John that is what I will do.

I will not mess with the tailHOUSING :)

As always thanks for the input.

Lawrence

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: edmarinko on February 19, 2012, 12:44:05 AM

Did the early 69 camaro ever receive manual front disc brakes?

Title: Re: Muncie question
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on February 19, 2012, 01:13:10 AM

Quote from: edmarinko on February 19, 2012, 12:44:05 AM

Did the early 69 camaro ever receive manual front disc brakes?

No.

Paul