55 TBIRD Engine & Tranny...what do I have

The trans is not making the engine run at high RPM's the rear end is what determines that. you proably have a high ratio rear end.



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Is the transmission a straight 3 speed or is it a 3 speed with overdrive? If it is an OD maybe it's not working (fuse, solinoid etc.).



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There is a Y-Block web site online with pictures that may help you out.I forget the address but it should come up on a search.Try Google,its a good searh engine.



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If It is a Y-Block you can tell buy the valve covers.First do the covers have 2 nuts on top at each end, if so it's a Y block, also do they have a decal that say's Thunderbird in white letters, if so it is a Y block.



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