RE: 8 3/4 Yoke..

I agree with Dodger, even though the 741 is the weakest it’s still a pretty strong rear end. BTW here’s a link to an article that has all the info you need to know about Mopar 8.75 rear ends.

http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/875axle.shtml

Dan

From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dodger7998@xxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:09 PM
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Subject: Re: 8 3/4 Yoke..

The 741 with street tires and an automatic transmission will probably last forever, slicks and a 4-speed in a heavy car is another story

In a message dated 5/12/2011 6:05:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, shelby_nut@xxxxxxxxx writes:

Thanks for all the input everyone, think the plan will be to take the pod out, and if there's no visable damage to the gears, take it into a local shop that I know and trust and let them see if they can setup them up right. Don't think there's too many miles on them, might get lucky.

Should I be concerned with the strength of the 741? My car is a 64 Newport Convertible with a 66 383 (2bbl originally), cam, headers, wieand intake and Holly 750. Is seems to go ok but doesn't seem to be particularly powerful (mind you the cars 2 tons of fun), I won't be taking it to the track, just out for cruises and maybe the occasional launch off the lights. Maybe I should just keep an eye out for a 742?

Jay