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First of all let me start by saying that I very much each and every response to my outreach for info on a transmission slip yoke for a 16 spline 1.375" output shaft on an R-11 overdrive. I have looked high and low for this slip yoke and my lengthy quest is not over yet but at least my options...

Thanks rotorwrench for the input. This 56 MercuryT-85 transmission combination with a R-11 OD is for heavy duty applications and were used in 57 Fords with 3 speed transmission and R-11 OD. The R-11 output shaft is the larger 1-3/8" diameter shaft with 16 spline and a yoke sleeve OD of...

Thanks bobss396 for the info. I appreciate the help. I plan to build a new driveshaft due to length increase with the trans swap to the T-85C with R-11 OD over the existing 3 speed without OD and I also agree 1310 would be best u-joint arrangement. I will check out Speedway and let you know...

My T-85C-1 with R-11-1E OD is a 56 Mercury transmission or better said a 16 spline version with the following applications (according to previous posts): 16 Spline Applications: 57 passenger car and Police Interceptor with OD Trans. 57 Station Wagon with OD or 57 Four door with OD 57 Fairlane...

Thanks for the quick response. I will follow up and let you know how it turned out. Much appreciated.

My first posting so I want to start with my appreciation for the opportunity to discuss what I love doing as a hobby with those that share a similar interest but also have significantly more experience and knowledge in this area. I am currently building a 57 2 door Custom sedan and purchased a...