I have a 259 with BW transmission hooked to it. I think it came from a 1964 Lark. Someone was nice enough to paint over the name plate and the only thing available are the numbers 8855. My question is, "What rearend ratio would that car have had for that year?" Thanks, Chet
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Typically the rear axle ratio for a V-8 sedan with automatic would be 3.31. Earlier, like 1960, Studebaker was putting 3.08 rears in the 259 automatic cars, but before that and after that, 3.31 was the most common.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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Thanks. My 62 Hawk TT has the 3.31. I replaced the 289 4 spd with the 259 and automatic I had in standby after the 289 was supposedly rebuilt by the car's previous owner (couldn't get over 10lbs oil pressure). Bud I finally solved my gas gauge problem...gas tank had inadequate grounding.
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Originally posted by chet445 View PostThanks. My 62 Hawk TT has the 3.31. I replaced the 289 4 spd with the 259 and automatic I had in standby after the 289 was supposedly rebuilt by the car's previous owner (couldn't get over 10lbs oil pressure). Bud I finally solved my gas gauge problem...gas tank had inadequate grounding.
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