Posted by Joe Cimoch on February 26, 1997 at 21:10:42:
In Reply to: 1962 W300 transmissions and gear ratios posted by Pat Holscher on February 22, 1997 at 10:08:38:
: I have a 1962 W300 Power Wagon. I was wondering what the differences between the 62 W300 transmission and the WM300 transmission is. Also, I was wondering how the gear ratios compare. Thanks in advance to anyone who knows the answer.
This info is from a '67 service manual:
Transmission for WM300 - NP420
4-Speed, Dual PTO, 4 forward speeds,
Ratios:
4th.....1.00-1
3rd.....1.69-1
2nd.....3.10-1
1st.....6.68-1
Reverse.....8.25-1
PTO - both sides, Type 6 stud (S.A.E.)
Lubricant capacity - 5.5 pints
Transmission for W300 - 435
4-Speed Single PTO, 4 forward speeds
Ratios:
4th.....1.00-1
3rd.....1.66-1
2nd.....3.34-1
1st.....6.68-1
Reverse.....8.25-1
PTO on right side, 6-stud (S.A.E.)
Lubricant capacity - 7 pints