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544 overdrive[ALL/1998] posted by schwig on
Tuesday, 12 August 1997, at 10:17 a.m.
I have a 64 544, that is just back on the road after major alterations and repairs, It has a b18b engine out of my rusted 64 1800s and is purring beautifully. The next step is to install the overdrive, which looks like it might be a little tight due to the unibody tunnel etc. Hopefully, somebody out
there has already accomplished this feat, and can lead me on the the true path.
Thanks
rob
Re: 544 overdrive[ALL/1998] posted by Jim McDonald on
Tuesday, 12 August 1997, at 2:26 p.m.
It's more than a little tight.You'll have to cut out the tunnel to fit and make a cover for the hole.
The driveshaft front section is 11 3/4" too long, too.
Re: 544 overdrive[ALL/1998] posted by Brian T. on
Tuesday, 12 August 1997, at 5:30 p.m.
I put a '75 overdrive trans in my 122. I enjoyed having it, but overall I'd have to say it wasn't worth it. I had the thing apart to replace a broken spacer. I got it back together and it worked fine, but I couldn't get it to stop leaking oil. There are two paper-thin gaskets between the trans and OD unit. You have to twist that section to get the countershaft back in. I think you have to make a deal with Satan to get it back together without damaging either of the gaskets and not have it leak oil. After a few repair attempts I got fed up with it and put the 4-speed back in. Now I don't miss it. What I'm getting at is that I don't really think the OD transmissions are worth the hassle. Especially if you've got as many installation problems as with a 544. ---Brian