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hotrodlover · 11-16-2009, 01:08 PM

I purchased a truck about a month ago and it came with an overdrive unit.
But it didn't come with any information, wiring or any way of controling it.
On the side of the overdrive unit it has DNE2 stamped on it. Any ideas were i could fiind any information on it as well as the wiring for it.
US gear doesn't have anything

68 TT · 11-16-2009, 02:03 PM

Post some pictures and that may help us identify it.

Did the previous owner give you any info about it?

DNE2 sounds like it may have been something from Doug Nash. Who knows how old that thing is.

dan76 · 11-16-2009, 03:06 PM

Is the unit mounted behind the trans? Is there a control box/switch mounted in the cab?

68 TT · 11-16-2009, 03:19 PM

Is there a large solenoid on the back end of it offset to one side?

There was a factory cable actuated overdrive that fit onto the Saginaw manual transmissions in the mid 60's. My 66 El Camino came from the factory with a three on the tree and the cable actuated overdrive. You could engage the overdrive in any gear, even reverse.

The solenoid got in the way of a traditional tail shaft mounted floor shifter so you were stuck with three on the tree.

hotrodlover · 11-16-2009, 04:47 PM

The previous owner didn't give me any informaiton about it
Yes it is mounted to the back of the Transmission it is a 400 tubro possably
There is nothing mounted in the cab no switchs contorl boxes
I should have some pictures tomorrow

68 TT · 11-16-2009, 04:56 PM

If it is on the back of an automatic it is not the Saginaw unit.

Once we see the pics we should be able to help more.

hotrodlover · 11-19-2009, 10:23 PM

just got the photos

3r!c84 · 11-19-2009, 11:51 PM

gear venders over drive??????

Pyrotechnic · 11-20-2009, 03:25 AM

http://www.rowand.net/shop/Cars/1975...rban/index.htm

Looks similar to the one on that page ? I'm thinking it's a Doug Nash that you have.

68 TT · 11-20-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

http://www.rowand.net/shop/Cars/1975...rban/index.htm

Looks similar to the one on that page ? I'm thinking it's a Doug Nash that you have.

^x2

I agree and like I said in post #2 the DNE logo fits with Doug Nash Enterprises.

hotrodlover · 11-20-2009, 08:39 PM

Do any of you know where i could find the wiring harness for it

502ss · 12-30-2010, 07:47 PM

I am also looking for any information on how to wire these units. I have one that I plan to install in my dually but need to know how to wire it.
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buckshot_86 · 12-31-2010, 06:21 PM

We have one on a 81 c30, but it is an underdrive behind a 4spd manual. I think i still have the installation info and manual somewhere. I'll have to see if i can find it.

502ss · 12-31-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot_86

We have one on a 81 c30, but it is an underdrive behind a 4spd manual. I think i still have the installation info and manual somewhere. I'll have to see if i can find it.

That would be great if you can find it. The only thing I am looking for is the wiring diagram.

Thanks again!
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smashingchuck · 01-01-2011, 11:56 AM

DNE Is definitely Doug Nash as I have one sitting here in the shop. That one looks a lot different than the one I have, but mines hooked to a T-10.

buckshot_86 · 01-21-2011, 02:35 AM

Sorry 502ss, I guess the manual and installation guide is out at the folks home place and I have not been able to make it out there. I'll try to get out there as soon as I can and see if I can track it down.

Don't hold your breath though!

502ss · 01-21-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot_86

Sorry 502ss, I guess the manual and installation guide is out at the folks home place and I have not been able to make it out there. I'll try to get out there as soon as I can and see if I can track it down.

Don't hold your breath though!

That's ok, you made a valiant effort, thanks anyway!
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lowdown72 · 03-22-2011, 10:33 PM

its a doug nash under over drive unit i have one thats hooked to the th400 in my 72 chevy its a 20% overdrive unit there should be a switch that mounts on shifter like the one in the pic

smashingchuck · 03-22-2011, 10:57 PM

Where can I get one of those switches?
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11-16-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
hotrodlover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 15	od? I purchased a truck about a month ago and it came with an overdrive unit. But it didn't come with any information, wiring or any way of controling it. On the side of the overdrive unit it has DNE2 stamped on it. Any ideas were i could fiind any information on it as well as the wiring for it. US gear doesn't have anything

11-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#3
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: od? Is the unit mounted behind the trans? Is there a control box/switch mounted in the cab?

11-16-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: od? Is there a large solenoid on the back end of it offset to one side? There was a factory cable actuated overdrive that fit onto the Saginaw manual transmissions in the mid 60's. My 66 El Camino came from the factory with a three on the tree and the cable actuated overdrive. You could engage the overdrive in any gear, even reverse. The solenoid got in the way of a traditional tail shaft mounted floor shifter so you were stuck with three on the tree. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

11-16-2009, 04:47 PM	#5
hotrodlover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 15	Re: od? The previous owner didn't give me any informaiton about it Yes it is mounted to the back of the Transmission it is a 400 tubro possably There is nothing mounted in the cab no switchs contorl boxes I should have some pictures tomorrow

11-16-2009, 04:56 PM	#6
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: od? If it is on the back of an automatic it is not the Saginaw unit. Once we see the pics we should be able to help more. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

11-16-2009, 02:03 PM	#2
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: od? Post some pictures and that may help us identify it. Did the previous owner give you any info about it? DNE2 sounds like it may have been something from Doug Nash. Who knows how old that thing is. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

11-19-2009, 10:23 PM	#7
hotrodlover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 15	Re: od? just got the photos Attached Images

11-19-2009, 11:51 PM	#8
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: od? gear venders over drive?????? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-20-2009, 03:25 AM	#9
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: od? http://www.rowand.net/shop/Cars/1975...rban/index.htm Looks similar to the one on that page ? I'm thinking it's a Doug Nash that you have. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 11-20-2009 at 03:27 AM.

11-20-2009, 08:39 PM	#11
hotrodlover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 15	Re: od? Do any of you know where i could find the wiring harness for it

12-30-2010, 07:47 PM	#12
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: od? I am also looking for any information on how to wire these units. I have one that I plan to install in my dually but need to know how to wire it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

12-31-2010, 06:21 PM	#13
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	Re: od? We have one on a 81 c30, but it is an underdrive behind a 4spd manual. I think i still have the installation info and manual somewhere. I'll have to see if i can find it.

01-01-2011, 11:56 AM	#15
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: od? DNE Is definitely Doug Nash as I have one sitting here in the shop. That one looks a lot different than the one I have, but mines hooked to a T-10. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-21-2011, 02:35 AM	#16
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	Re: od? Sorry 502ss, I guess the manual and installation guide is out at the folks home place and I have not been able to make it out there. I'll try to get out there as soon as I can and see if I can track it down. Don't hold your breath though!

03-22-2011, 10:33 PM	#18
lowdown72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: mcminnville tn Posts: 317	Re: od? its a doug nash under over drive unit i have one thats hooked to the th400 in my 72 chevy its a 20% overdrive unit there should be a switch that mounts on shifter like the one in the pic Attached Images __________________ 72 c-10 67 clipped 327 th400



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03-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#19
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: od? Where can I get one of those switches? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

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