Type (6-speed):partially synchronized
Type (8-speed):partially synchronized
Type (creeper):creeper
Gears (6-speed):6 forward and 2 reverse
Gears (8-speed):8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears (creeper):12 forward and 3 reverse
Notes (6-speed):Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Synchronized shifting between the top two gears (2/3 and 5/6). Used from 1976 to 1978.
Notes (8-speed):Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Synchronized shifting between the top two gears (3/4 and 7/8).
Notes (creeper):Adds an additional creeper range to the standard transmission. Creeper was available for either the 3-speed (early) or 4-speed (late) gearbox. On the early transmission, the third gear omitted.
Clutch (6-speed):254mm dry disc
Clutch (8-speed):279mm dry disc
Transmission options:6-speed partially synchronized, 8-speed partially synchronized, 12-speed creeper
Oil capacity (6-speed):19 qts (18.0 L)
Oil capacity (8-speed):19 qts (18.0 L)