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06-07-2004, 09:23 PM

westkill

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can a 85 sel tranny be used in a 83TD

I have the oppty. to get a tranny from a 85 sel that originally had a v-8. The model # is a 722.311. I need a 722.315 for my 83TD wagon.. Will it work and wheres the big difference. Thanks Mike

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06-08-2004, 03:34 AM

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I'm pretty sure it won't bolt up. Speedo drive is different. You really don't want second gear start in your TD.

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06-08-2004, 06:59 AM

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I bet you could swap the tailhouseing and the valve body..
If it would bolt up...

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