Does any body no what other tranny 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 button 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 tranny thats in the picture what is that that gm tranny.
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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