Marcos Maniacs

> I am no techie, however, and something is confusing me.  My Ford V6 
> had very low (rear axle?) gearing.  Although it would leave the 
grid 
> like a Geordie offered a Belgian Beer, it used to make horrible 
whiny 
> noises at 65 miles an hour in top.  No overdrive, of course.  At 
the 
> time, I put it down to a previous owner having played with the cogs 
> to impress his local ice cream parlour, never intending to actually 
> leave his village.  


Mark,

I was under the impression that all v6 Ford equipped cars had OD. I 
have a '71 with the Essex V6, 4 speed, and OD.  Cruises at 65-70 MPH 
at about 3000 RPM in overdrive.  Real smooth.  May be your previous 
owner had just removed the switch and electricals.  They were 
problematic due to the location of the OD switch on the shift lever. 

Good luck with your shopping!

Don Lattimer
#3M5759 V6
Willits, CA