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- My Car
- 1971 M-code Grande
Don't know if Ishould post this in the maintenance forum but the
change will affect performance
The car came with a 3.25 "standard axle ratio" which I later found out
was mandated by the air conditioner. Still only one wheel driven.
The person I bought the car from exchanged that pumpkin for a
2.75 Traction-Loc because he did a lot of highway driving.
In the next few days we will be changing the current 2.75 "posi"
with a 3.50 Trak-loc. That should give the rebuilt 351C 4V with
a "mild" cam, 770 Holley and toploader a little more snap at the
accelerator pedal. Besides 5 pints oil and a new gasket what other
parts will I need? There is mention of "axle seals" and my mechanic
is fretting about the condition of the c-clips. I have not been able to
find a source for c-clips. Any suggestions were to find these?
mike
change will affect performance
The car came with a 3.25 "standard axle ratio" which I later found out
was mandated by the air conditioner. Still only one wheel driven.
The person I bought the car from exchanged that pumpkin for a
2.75 Traction-Loc because he did a lot of highway driving.
In the next few days we will be changing the current 2.75 "posi"
with a 3.50 Trak-loc. That should give the rebuilt 351C 4V with
a "mild" cam, 770 Holley and toploader a little more snap at the
accelerator pedal. Besides 5 pints oil and a new gasket what other
parts will I need? There is mention of "axle seals" and my mechanic
is fretting about the condition of the c-clips. I have not been able to
find a source for c-clips. Any suggestions were to find these?
mike