1961 Ford Fairlane Repair Question
Asked on April 8, 2010
1961 Ford Fairlane high rpm's @ moderate speed
Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1961 Ford Fairlane V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 100000 miles
I have a 58 fairlane with a 3 spd on the tree,no overdrive,it seems to me that the rear end ratio is to low,raps out @ 3500 + 60mph or so,i want to get a more hyway gear ratio to put in it or a overdrive unit?seems to be the origanal unit,I've looked @that part--help!!
1961 Ford Fairlane V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 100000 miles
I have a 58 fairlane with a 3 spd on the tree,no overdrive,it seems to me that the rear end ratio is to low,raps out @ 3500 + 60mph or so,i want to get a more hyway gear ratio to put in it or a overdrive unit?seems to be the origanal unit,I've looked @that part--help!!
Asked by carl baasAnswer
Replied on April 10, 2010
you probably have a 3:50 gear in it. take it to an axle rebuilder as I think those gear sets and bearings are still readily available.
