Does any body no what other ****** would fit a 1958 edsel engine its a 361 dont have the original want something quick want to drive it already engine is all done what else would work
Is it push ****on shift or lever shift? If lever, any CRUISE-O-MATIC of the period (58-60). The 58 EDSEL only used the Single-Range (actually a FORDOMATIC). The 58 FORD used both and the shift indicator and linkage for the DUAL-RANGE may be able to be used on the EDSEL. A FE C6 would work on it also. Would have to make a few modifications.
As mentioned above, the cast-iron Cruise-o-Matic and FE C6 are good choices. If you are interested in a more modern trans, there are vendors that can adapt the AOD. It has its advantages (overdrive), but is likely to be somewhat more expensive. If you have a preference for GM transmissions, there are adapters available for them as well; maybe a good choice, but probably not too cheap.
cool were can i get one of those adapters and what about the drive shaft i have the original one what would i have o do to it lets say if i am using the ****** thats in the picture what is that that gm ******.
That is a FORD AOD shown. I do not speak GM, MOPAR or ASIAN/EUROPEAN. http://www.transmissionadapters.com/ford_fe.htm
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