Re: 8 3/4 Yoke..

[MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 Dan, thank you for this link, I will save it. I lost a lot of good
information when Auto Hobby Digest became un- available............MO

On May 13, 8:07 am, "Daniel McCormack" <mcwhe...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> 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 Dodger7...@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:09 PM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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_...@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

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