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Old 06-05-2005, 11:22 AM
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300 SD Transmission

Hello

I have looked and cannot find the answer to this question.

I need to know if high gear on a 1983 300 SD transmission is direct drive or overdrive.

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Old 06-05-2005, 11:36 AM
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i believe all mb of that era are 1 to 1 in fourth.
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Thanks

That is what I was thinking but not sure

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Old 06-05-2005, 02:13 PM
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Yup, 1:1 for 4th. No mechanical disadvantage on the trans with that ratio.

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