I6 to V8 Conversion and Saginaw with R10 overdrive Information inside.

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Originally Posted by steveo3318

I am in love with my overdrive. I run 75 at 2100 Rpms all day. Your welcome. I am glad it's helping at least one person. Please ask any questions but I doubt your conversion is identical to mine with that big block. I have put my trans to the test and it's amazingly strong. Just don't let it hook up. Lol. Your trans will operate without the governor you will just have to engage it with a switch and disengage it with the same switch when you stop or start. I strongly suggest finding a governor. The correct governor for out trucks has the rare black plastic cap. Only found on 67-68. But a older model with the steel cap will work just fine. The governor is a must have in my opinion. Ask if you need anything.

Thanks to you, I knew what crossmember and shift likage to find. Thanks for the tip on the governor, I already found it but now I'll order it. Herm is old school and seems to know overdrives. http://hermtheoverdriveguy.com
For the wiring should I get an O.E. type relay or use a modern relay?