I've probably lost my mind

[trbankii]

TWF is interesting. Wonder if they make a single speed TC. Either that or a 2 speed with OD?

I had asked Todd about OD options and there was some reason that wasn’t possible. But I seem to recall a project with a single speed transfer case for a project - possibly military.

[convert2diesel]

I had asked Todd about OD options and there was some reason that wasn’t possible. But I seem to recall a project with a single speed transfer case for a project - possibly military.

Obviously some more digging is required. May have to go with a 2 speed and just lock it into high range or tighten up the ratio split to give it some advantage from a standing stop. Going to have to get under the crewcab with a tape measure and see how much room I have for another diff in the front now that you have added that issue to the list

Thank again

Bill

[trbankii]

Clearly, there are lots of vehicles out there with low pinion front diffs - but for the most part they are either part-time or at least take a lesser portion of the load for full-time use.

[joed]

For whatever this is worth...

A few years ago I was thinking about swapping a 6.5TD into one of the 1st gen toronados (1966-68 or so), but didn't like the 3 spd non-lockup transaxle.

I found that they did offer a 4-spd O.D. version from 1982-1985, with a lockup TC (I assume). Not sure if it could be built strong enough for a 6.5/motorhome use....Seems like there are some still out there, according to car-part.com.

Joe.

[convert2diesel]

For whatever this is worth...

A few years ago I was thinking about swapping a 6.5TD into one of the 1st gen toronados (1966-68 or so), but didn't like the 3 spd non-lockup transaxle.

I found that they did offer a 4-spd O.D. version from 1982-1985, with a lockup TC (I assume). Not sure if it could be built strong enough for a 6.5/motorhome use....Seems like there are some still out there, according to car-part.com.

Joe.

Before embarking on the subframe swap idea, I talked to a guy in California who is the guru of these transmissions about the 4 sp., lockup version. He was less than complimentary about them, saying they failed even with the V6 powerplants.

If memory serves, I believe he said it was based on the old thm200r4. Gear ratios in lower gears were great but would need a butt load of cash to strengthen them up to take the torque and even then, their lifespan would be suspect. Again old tech with limited parts availability.

Thanks.

Bill