1961 Ford Fairlane high rpm's @ moderate speed

1961 FORD FAIRLANE
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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CARL BAAS
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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!!
Apr 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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HMAC300
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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.
Apr 10, 2010 at 5:01 PM
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