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  1. gringeltaube

    Tom's Overdrive kit

    Really - how many? The propeller shaft from TC to 1st rear axle is only 4 ft long, C-C between caps, fully extended. Almost - yes... when parked at the Walmart...:p Don't forget rear axle articulation on a stock M35...
  2. gringeltaube

    Tom's Overdrive kit

    The problem parts seem to be the gears themselves. Do you still have any modified mainshafts left? Other parts for the 3053?
  3. gringeltaube

    Tom's Overdrive kit

    See this thread... About the extra oiling pockets (or grooves) it's nothing special, really. Just copy the shape of the other ones. I just add them because I see no reason NOT to have them. Besides that it is a very easy job to do, using a Dremel and a Ø10mm stone. I think it helps... but I...
  4. gringeltaube

    Tom's Overdrive kit

    Good question... we had this same discussion with Tom, many years ago... It should help to better distribute oil to its backside thrust surface but frankly, I'm not so convinced of this. Instead, I have always added a pair of oiling pockets, there. So far, so good... I mean, it sure doesn't...
  5. gringeltaube

    Tom's Overdrive kit

    Here you go...
  6. gringeltaube

    Tom's Overdrive kit

    I can attest that Tom is a perfectionist; he wouldn't accept anything less...! It took several years (and lots of money) to get these gears and parts from "barely satisfactory" to the "very good" category, at least. For the new readers who want to know a bit more about the history of this kit...
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