| GILBERT CHEVROLET - “RICHMOND SIX SPEED - ROD” TRANSMISSION |
| The Richmond Six Speed - ROD is used performance cars, street rods, and just plain old fun highway cruising. This page shows one of the Richmond Six Speed ROD overdrive manual transmissions along with dimensions, pictures, shift pattern, capacities, and gear ratios. There is also a picture of the 6 speed shifter that is included. | |||||||||||||
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| RICHMOND SIX SPEED ROD OVERVIEW |
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The Richmond Six Speed overdrive transmission was designed with the driving enthusiast in mind.
The six speed transmission is made in the USA by Ameirican Craftsmen using the latest CNC machining and in house heat
treat. Based on our bullet proof five speed design, the Richmond ROD has another gear-to-grab overdrive. Aided in
design with NASCAR proven technology, the Richmond ROD features smooth, positive and fast shifting. Available in
multiple gear ratios, the ROD delivers strong, light weight performance. Overdrive ratios are available from .91
to .52. Engineered with a pro-quality approach, the Richmond ROD delivers the strength and performance you expect.
This transmission also comes with a LONG™ 6 speed shifter (P/N HR-600). Photo is shown below.Technical Notes: 8 tooth speedometer gear. |
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| LONG SHIFTER HR-6000 |
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| RICHMOND 6 SPEED ROD TRANSMISSIONS MOUNTING SPECIFICATION GUIDE |
| P/N (All Ratio Letters) | Application | A Dim | B Dim. | C Dia. | D Dia. | E Dim. | F Dim. | G Spline | H Dim. | J Dim. |
| 7021626 | GM | 6.66 | 1.06 | .590 | 4.683 | 21.57 | 3.22 | 1 1/8-26 | 20.75 | 2.00 |
| Center Distance: | 3.50 Inches | Case & Extension Housing Material: | Aluminum |
| Oil Capacity: | 2 US Quarts (2.5 US Quarts for GM T-5 Version.) |
Controls: | Side Lever |
| Approximate Dry Weight: | 108 lbs. |
| RICHMOND 6 SPEED ROD GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS |
| P/N | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Rev. | Torque |
| 7021626AA | GM 1 1/8”-26 Spline | 3.28 | 2.14 | 1.57 | 1.24 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 4.79 | 450 Ft. Lbs. |
| 7021626AK | GM 1 1/8”-26 Spline Special Heavy Duty 9 DP Road Race 6th Gear Sets |
3.28 | 2.14 | 1.57 | 1.24 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 4.79 | 450 Ft. Lbs. |
| 7021626DD | GM 1 1/8”-26 Spline | 3.01 | 1.88 | 1.46 | 1.18 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 4.79 | 450 Ft. Lbs. |
| 7021626ED | GM 1 1/8”-26 Spline | 2.77 | 1.88 | 1.46 | 1.18 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 4.79 | 450 Ft. Lbs. |
| 7021626EL | GM 1 1/8”-26 Spline Special Heavy Duty 9 DP Road Race 6th Gear Sets |
2.77 | 1.88 | 1.46 | 1.18 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 4.79 | 450 Ft. Lbs. |
| RICHMOND 6 SPEED ROD DIMENSIONS |
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