Was there a code for positraction for station wagons ? Trying to figure out what gears I have.
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Was there a code for positraction for station wagons ? Trying to figure out what gears I have.
Here's the info out of the shop manual to ID the rear axle. From the parts book is a list of available gear sets.
style 4445, not sure how to read this. maybe a 3.36, could be a 3.91 ? What does P.T mean
The parts book went kind of crazy with the abbreviations:
AT = automatic transmission
DOM = domestic
PT = positraction
HP = high performance (meaning 4 bbl carb)
CT = conventional transmission (meaning standard shift)
EXP = export
4400 means all LeSabres including the 4445 3-seat Estate Wagon.
The dealer brochure explains it a little better for standard ratios:
2.78 for 2-bbl automatic
3.36 for 2-bbl 3-speed standard shift
3.23 for 4-bbl automatic
3.42 for 4-speed standard shift
The 3.91 ratio was a special order probably used for mountain driving or racing.
Ok so now I need to find out if my wagon came with a 4bbl carb for HP or no HP . Right now I have the 65 401 with the 4bbl carb. Which will decide if I have a 2.78 or 3.23
Thanks for all your info and help, really appreciate it.
The first two digits of the ratio will be stamped on the bottom of the axle housing per Fig. 6-1. Hopefully those numbers are still readable.
Don't know how to determine original engine type unless a build sheet is available. The odds of finding one hidden under the carpet etc. are not that great.