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Turbo 400 Long Yoke in a '65 Skylark?

Discussion in 'The "Juice Box"' started by Batwood, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. Batwood

    Batwood Member

    Hey guys...

    I found a cheap turbo 400 trans.

    It looks like it has the "long yoke" on it.... from an Old Bonneville, I'm told.

    Would this work in my Skylark or do I need a short one?
    (I'm assuming I'd have to get a custom drive shaft?)
    Thanks!
     
    Batwood, Jul 3, 2009
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  2. Joe65SkylarkGS

    Joe65SkylarkGS 462 ina 65 Lark / GN


    You have to change to tailshaft to a short one. But your going to have to get a new driveshaft anyways.
     
    Joe65SkylarkGS, Jul 3, 2009
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  3. Batwood

    Batwood Member

    So the short shaft is mandatory, even though I'll need a custom/different drive shaft anyways?

    It sounds like you can swap the short/long shafts, but you need to tear the tranny apart and replace the tailhousing as well?
    Its going to get rebuilt anyways, so it wouldn't be a big deal- assuming I could find a tailshaft and housing.
     
    Batwood, Jul 4, 2009
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  4. GranSportSedan

    GranSportSedan Guest

    you can fit a long shaft in a 65 you just have to get the correct length driveshaft made. the down side is that with the tranny output shaft being closer to the rear you end up with a sharper angle on the universal joints. ideal way is to use a short shaft.
     
    GranSportSedan, Jul 4, 2009
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  5. rmstg2

    rmstg2 Gold Level Contributor

    I have installed long T-400s in several a body GMs Buicks Olds and Pont.
    Never had a problem. Drive shaft needs to be shortened of course.

    Bob H.
     
    rmstg2, Jul 6, 2009
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  6. tmartellc

    tmartellc Martell

    I just installed a long tail in my 1970 Riviera. I found a fresh rebuilt 400 that was going in a gto. I had to get the drive shaft shortened and I had to fab a crossmember.
     
    tmartellc, Jul 6, 2009
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