Re: Mitchell Overdrive Installation

Posted by Doug Linden on August 11, 1998 at 12:46:50

In Reply to: Mitchell Overdrive Installation
posted by Dick Sparks on August 11, 1998 at 09:20:40

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: I just received my new Mitchell Overdrive and will be installing it as soon as the Texas heat subsides a bit.
: Has anyone installed the Mitchell unit? Any sugestions
: or tips? I would appreceiate any help prior to gettingstarted. The car is a 31 coupe.
:Thanks: Dick Sparks
:Lewisville, Tx.
:972-221-4673
Dick,
Three Mitchell Overdrives were installed recently by club members in my area and all went without any problems.Two were new installations, one was replacing a Borg Warner unit that had served the owner well for 8 years but finally died at the begining of our last 1000 mile tour.
If your installation is typical, I think you find the removal of the original driveshaft/pinion gear the biggest problem.If you have had the rearend apart with in the last few years you should have no problems, however if its been a whileyou may need a puller.
Good luck.