If you are not experienced with these transmissions you will not believe how long a good one takes to shift into reverse.
Its as if you are in the titanic and have to shout down the speaking tubes for a fellow to pull a gigantic lever.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.