The Forward Look Network
The Forward Look Network
Search | Statistics | User Listing Forums | Chat | eBay | Calendars | Albums | Skins | Language
You are logged in as a guest. ( logon | register )

Option Code 281 Transmission Overdrive?
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [50 messages per page]
View previous thread :: View next thread
   Forward Look Technical Discussions -> Transmission and Rear AxleMessage format
 
Indigo Lucifer
Posted 2019-05-05 12:26 PM (#581810)
Subject: Option Code 281 Transmission Overdrive?



Member

Posts: 23

Was Overdrive ever offered on the Borg Warner Option Code 281 Manual Racing Transmission? If so I'm guessing it used an R-11 configuration for heavy duty use?
Top of the page Bottom of the page
58coupe
Posted 2019-05-05 8:55 PM (#581835 - in reply to #581810)
Subject: Re: Option Code 281 Transmission Overdrive?



Expert

Posts: 1739
100050010010025
Location: Alaska
Not sure what year you are referring to. If you mean the B/W T-85 trans. used in 1960 and also in 62-63, Chrysler never offered O/D with this. But, Ford used this trans. with O/D for many years. Of course it would be built to their specs. as to input shaft, bolt pattern,etc. I have never confirmed this but I suspect the Dodges and Plymouth with the T-85 may have used the same bolt pattern case as the Fords but with a different input shaft.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Indigo Lucifer
Posted 2019-05-05 9:54 PM (#581839 - in reply to #581835)
Subject: Re: Option Code 281 Transmission Overdrive?



Member

Posts: 23

58coupe - 2019-05-05 8:55 PM

Not sure what year you are referring to. If you mean the B/W T-85 trans. used in 1960 and also in 62-63, Chrysler never offered O/D with this. But, Ford used this trans. with O/D for many years. Of course it would be built to their specs. as to input shaft, bolt pattern,etc. I have never confirmed this but I suspect the Dodges and Plymouth with the T-85 may have used the same bolt pattern case as the Fords but with a different input shaft.


For the 1961 Chrysler 300g.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
57chizler
Posted 2019-05-06 3:02 PM (#581869 - in reply to #581839)
Subject: Re: Option Code 281 Transmission Overdrive?



Expert

Posts: 3768
200010005001001002525
Location: NorCal
A quick scan of the '61 factory parts catalog shows no OD transmissions in any model.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
R41HP
Posted 2019-07-13 1:37 AM (#584753 - in reply to #581810)
Subject: Re: Option Code 281 Transmission Overdrive?


Veteran

Posts: 256
1001002525
Location: Chicago
The 281 code three-speed manual for the 1961 Chrysler and 300G was a new-for-1961 Chrysler-made Heavy Duty transmission, not Borg Warner and not with overdrive. Where did you see it called a Racing transmission? Yes it was in the beach cars, but the same trans was available in a Newport.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [50 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread

* * * This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated * * *


(Delete all cookies set by this site)