Fairey Overdrive 3 Speed (1 Viewer)

[bull]

I would like some feedback +/- about the fairey overdrive.

I will be attending the FJ45 run this fall. The drive will consist of 1800 miles round trip. I have the original 3 speed in my LPB with a PTO. I also have in my possesion a fairey overdrive for the 3 speed.


So my conundrum is this.

Choice A: Do I install the overdrive onto the 3 speed thus giving me a better final drive ratio.

Choice B: Swap in a HF55 5 speed and be done with it?

 

[65-fj45]

do the h55 and be done. My brother-inlaw had the h55 and it is an awsome trans, you'll be happy with it.

P.S. Will see you at the run

 

[65swb45]

Choice A involves deciding on your tire size and intended top speed, whether or not the Fairey is BRAND NEW or some PO's ??? bailout.

Choice B involves getting another transfer case, loosing all your column shift linkage, your parking brake, and having some custom driveshafts made. Of course you are picking up a MUCH LOWER bottom end and a synchronized tranny.

You know what? I just did an article for TT on considering an H55 in an FJ45.

 

[Living in the Past]

If you install the HF55 you will have to find the PTO to match the later slpit case too. I plan on using a H41 with the Fairey overdrive, 1973 three speed transfer case and PTO winch in my 65 FJ45

John

 

[Cryptic]

Choice A also involves using parts you already own. Minimal mods if you want to stay relatively stock. If your happy with driving a three speed then stay with it. But those five speeds sure are nice...

 

[rick_d]

split case PTO's can be had at G&S Cruiserparts along with shafts and levers. No longer unobtainium.

 

[Wyofj40]

overdrive

Hello,
Wondering if you have made the decision yet. I am currently looking for a fairey overdrive to put in my 1970 fj40. If you deceid to go another route let me know. Thanks.

 

[bull]

I have it still..not sure what it is worth?

 

[warrior_1515]

One just sold on ebay for $885

Item number: 8029696842

Dave

 

[Wyofj40]

Im not really sure on that, one did sell on Ebay, but it really all depends on what shape its in. Ive heard of new, never used units going for around a thousand. If its in decent shape it is worth somewhere around 700. Let me know if you want to sell it and what you would want for it.

 

[bull]

Do you still want it?

 

[dieseldog]

I put the H55F behind my H diesel and it was a great decision. I'd much rather have that option than the Fairey. Just try finding replacement parts for one. It's gives me a chill just thinking about it.