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Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:12 pm ]
Post subject:  '60-'62 RV1 / SV1 Transmission Splines question
g'day mates,

Would the '60-'62 R And S series Valiants from Australia have the Chrysler 1"x 23T splines on the the input shaft of their transmissions - same as here in North America?

Thank you!

Greg
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '60-'62 RV1 / SV1 Transmission Splines question
Yes. Those were American (or Canadian) cars sent to Australia as CKD kits (completely knocked down) for local assembly. Paint-upholstery-trim was local, too. But the mechanicals were North American, with some changes for RH-drive and upgrades for Australian road conditions—such as 14" wheels.
Author:  Dart270 [ Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '60-'62 RV1 / SV1 Transmission Splines question
Interesting question, and thanks for the info, Dan.

I believe that there is a 3spd down there from maybe later years that is pretty strong (maybe Borg Warner), and Tilley had some made with straight cut gears for road racing w/o clutch use. You really only ever need 3 gears for road courses anyway. They also used a Borg Warner rear axle, also probably on later VC era cars (or even later?) that was small/light like a 7.25" but stronger. Tilley had (or has?) that in his 10 sec turbo VC Valiant. Just more food for chin scratchin.

Lou
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '60-'62 RV1 / SV1 Transmission Splines question
Awesome.

Thanks gents,

Cooking up something here.


Greg
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: '60-'62 RV1 / SV1 Transmission Splines question
The R/S models were closest to the American cars, but the Australian Valiants grew more and more local with each year, not just in terms of design but also mechanically.
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: '60-'62 RV1 / SV1 Transmission Splines question
Quote:
The R/S models were closest to the American cars, but the Australian Valiants grew more and more local with each year, not just in terms of design but also mechanically.
Thank you for the info!
I suspected as much but was not sure when the "local bits" were fitted and where they were fitted.

Greg
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