Paul, I just now saw your question. Is there a link to those articles? I don't subscribe to either of those magazines so I can't answer your question off the top of my head.



Because that transmission will bolt up where the T-86 transmission fits, I bought one. I haven't had the opportunity to install it yet. I think that for a driver vehicle, it makes a good alternative to the T85/R11 T86/R10 concept. (Come to think of it, that might bolt up to a Studebaker, too.)

Best regards,



Paul Menten

Meridian, Idaho

PC: In the Sept.2008 copy of HR Deluxe is the article entitled "Old School Overdrives" It covers all the common O.D. trans. The Toploader O.D. usually has the word "Orion" cast in to the case, and is a four hole unit & apparently was only available in 1977-78. Because of the O.D. configuration, it is only a moderate duty unit. I'm just passing on this info, I've never seen one.

Paul

I've got a T-89 Overdrive with 4 mounting bold holes. A T-10 will have a 9 bolt side plate with a rounded bottom, just like a T-85

Doing Fords for 45 years. '56 Customline Victoria

E.J. in Havana FL