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BW55 vs AW70-71( trannys) 200 1982

posted by  copernicus on  Sun Mar 27 03:50 CST 2005
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Hi! there does any body Knows if the BW55 where strong and bullet proof as the AW70-71 trans?

I got the chance to buy this 82 242 glt , and i think it has the BW55 so i was wondering if it will give me problems later on , it is running ok for now ...
just wanna make sure ..


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BW55 vs AW70-71( trannys) 200 1982

posted by  Evan R on  Sun Mar 27 05:43 CST 2005
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It would be unusual for any '82 to have a BW55, but it's possible. If anything, the BW is more trouble-free than an AW-70, but that's because you give up the overdrive!

If you swap, you'll aslo need the driveshaft from the BW55 - it's longer.
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BW55 vs AW70-71( trannys) 200 1982

posted by  copernicus on  Sun Mar 27 10:49 CST 2005
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thanks for your reply evan . that being said , just gimme peace of mind ...

coper






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