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TJ's Chevy · 06-18-2013, 08:12 PM

Well Gents, I am wondering if there is anybody out there who has put a richmond 5 speed in a 60-66 chevy. I am going to put one in my 66 and I am wondering what I may have to fabricate in order to make it fit. And what would I do about the drive shaft. Any help would be cool! Thanks.

**Captainfab** · 06-19-2013, 12:59 AM

Are you planning on keeping the original style bellhousing that mounts to the crossmember? Your driveshaft will need to be shortened. That length will be able to be measured once the trans is installed.

In reality, installing the Richmond 5 speed will be mostly the same as installing a Muncie M20,21,22 or a Borg Warner T10. There are a few members that have those in their trucks.

TJ's Chevy · 06-19-2013, 10:04 AM

If possible I would probably keep the stock bell housing.

markeb01 · 06-19-2013, 02:20 PM

The only other thing I can think of is you'll need a Turbo 400 slip yoke for the back of the transmission. I have a Richmond Super T10 4 speed and it also uses the bigger yoke. My previous transmission was a TH350 and it used the smaller version.

wayno · 06-19-2013, 02:42 PM

Make sure if you are buying new to get a recommendation on which clutch to run with it - I thought oh I know the size of the clutch and now it needs 28 splines instead of 10 and it's an 1 1/4" shaft - I'll just walk into the parts store and get me a new one - even the boys at napa which usually do a pretty good job were less than helpful - apparently they can only searchs by year make and model. So I had my new TKO 500 just sitting there gathering dust for a couple of days

jesseo · 06-19-2013, 05:51 PM

Check with Walker driveline in Talent. Great guy. He made my driveline for my TH400. Used same style U joints as stock so when replacing next time Napa or whoever would be able to look up easily. He does a lot more than drivelines too. He may even be able to help with clutch, bell housing questions.

06-18-2013, 08:12 PM	#1
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Richmond 5 speed swap. Well Gents, I am wondering if there is anybody out there who has put a richmond 5 speed in a 60-66 chevy. I am going to put one in my 66 and I am wondering what I may have to fabricate in order to make it fit. And what would I do about the drive shaft. Any help would be cool! Thanks. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-19-2013, 12:59 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Richmond 5 speed swap. Are you planning on keeping the original style bellhousing that mounts to the crossmember? Your driveshaft will need to be shortened. That length will be able to be measured once the trans is installed. In reality, installing the Richmond 5 speed will be mostly the same as installing a Muncie M20,21,22 or a Borg Warner T10. There are a few members that have those in their trucks. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-19-2013, 10:04 AM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Richmond 5 speed swap. If possible I would probably keep the stock bell housing. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-19-2013, 02:20 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Richmond 5 speed swap. The only other thing I can think of is you'll need a Turbo 400 slip yoke for the back of the transmission. I have a Richmond Super T10 4 speed and it also uses the bigger yoke. My previous transmission was a TH350 and it used the smaller version. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-19-2013, 02:42 PM	#5
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: Richmond 5 speed swap. Make sure if you are buying new to get a recommendation on which clutch to run with it - I thought oh I know the size of the clutch and now it needs 28 splines instead of 10 and it's an 1 1/4" shaft - I'll just walk into the parts store and get me a new one - even the boys at napa which usually do a pretty good job were less than helpful - apparently they can only searchs by year make and model. So I had my new TKO 500 just sitting there gathering dust for a couple of days __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress

06-19-2013, 05:51 PM	#6
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: Richmond 5 speed swap. Check with Walker driveline in Talent. Great guy. He made my driveline for my TH400. Used same style U joints as stock so when replacing next time Napa or whoever would be able to look up easily. He does a lot more than drivelines too. He may even be able to help with clutch, bell housing questions.



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