Saturn Overdrive Installation on a Willys Jeep

Welcome to The Larson Garage!
Today we're adding some extra gearing to the CJ-3B by installing a Saturn Overdrive unit to the back of the Dana 18 transfer case.
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[@rogermontee8264]

Great video!!!!!! I like how you explained everything in detail how to install the overdrive.Thank you for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

[@thelarsongarage]

Thanks Roger! Now hopefully I can get the build into "overdrive" and get the rest of the Jeep back together to enjoy it this summer 😁☀️

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Excellent video and explanation! I’m gonna be installing and overdrive in the next few weeks, I appreciate the video!

[@thelarsongarage]

Thanks man, I appreciate that from a fellow KZbinr! I'll be sure to tune in for your install video!

[@mattcave74]

Another great video, your camera angles and lighting were perfect, and I can say yes to all the questions at the beginning lol... such an elegant solution, great explanation. looking forward to more!

[@thelarsongarage]

Thanks Matt! I had fun with the silly infomercial start 😁 There's plenty more coming!

[@mattcave74]

@@thelarsongarage it showed, awesome work. looking forward to the next steps.

[@fredmonroe6042]

Great camera work.

[@TheOldaz1]

Very informative, thank you.

[@tanzerfigueroa1894]

Nice presentation , like the comparison of numbers ! Great JOb

[@thelarsongarage]

Thanks Tanzer!

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

My '65 scout had 4.88 gears, the Saturn took care of that!

[@NoblesTx]

Very cool. I live on back country roads and the speed limits out here are 55+. Iv been thinking of getting an OD to try and keep up so I’m not in everyone’s way 😂

[@allanwagner4570]

That’s fantastic you just double your gears in your transmission what a great idea I say install video buddy

[@thelarsongarage]

Thanks Allan, I'm excited to see what it's like to drive with it

[@allanwagner4570]

@@thelarsongarage Well I can guarantee that you’re gonna love it It’s basically like having a splitter a gear in between gears will make Wheelin more fun

[@bluesriot2]

thanks a bunch for the vid , with any luck i will put one soon on my truck . aside from the fourth shifter turning any willys from bad to baddest , i love how the shifter is kept in place by creative use of the t 90 top cover bolts , and wondering if they supply a slightly longer bolt in the kit or if it is deemed uneccessary . have fun with that 3b and keep us updated on the progress thanks again jj

[@GunMetalEngineer]

So by the looks of it u have the t90 trans; I have the t84 trans, but the trans doesn’t matter .. it’s the Dana 18 transfer case that matters - so this could be put on a wartime (44) willys jeep… so I guess I’m gunna have to find and buy one…

[@allanwagner4570]

Sooooo It’s been awhile how do you feel about the transfer case?? I would think it’s fantastic

[@GunMetalEngineer]

I’m not finding the follow up video.. am I missing something? Where you go on a drive and shift with the od gears

[@joegelencser2571]

Awesome

[@hirouna413]

こんにちは、日本で拝見しています。当方willys mbにオーバードライブを取り付けようとしています。あなたの動画が非常に役にたちました。本当にありがとう。これからもいろいろな動画を期待しています。このチャンネル登録しました。

[@thelarsongarage]

こんにちは、動画がお役に立てて光栄です。コメントと視聴ありがとうございます。 Googleがこれを日本語に正しく翻訳してくれることを願っています 😁

[@harrisagogetter]

Will this work with a t90 with a 3 speed also??

[@luisangelmedia4459]

Hello there. My father likes watching your videos and wants to know what state are you located?

[@adhityamulyaandhika]

I have a question, can I use an 5 speed Mitsubishi mighty max or Dodge ram gearbox to replace the standard Willys gearbox?

[@davevanatta1965]

did you change ring and pinion gears by chance ? Ty

[@thelarsongarage]

Hi Dave, I'm going to be running the factory 5.38 gears

[@davevanatta1965]

@@thelarsongarage awesome im rebuildin my 53 cj3b i had it for 45 years now

[@kennethmiller6158]

I am asking this question because I don't know and I am curious is there a adapter plate that you can use your willies transmission create in Chevy V8 engine do you know if not that's OK I would just like to know I was curious I have a chance to get To get me a 1947 Willy's but it does not have an engine transmission but no engine so I was thinking of a small Chevy version eight motor if you could please let me know I would appreciate it thank you very much

[@thelarsongarage]

Hi Kenneth, I would check out Novak Adapters, they have good write-ups about conversions and strength of factory transmissions and transfer cases to see if it would hold up to V8 power. I have an adapter from them in my CJ-7 to mount my Dana 300 to an SM465 transmission behind a Chevy V8

[@kennethmiller6158]

Thank you very much for the information I really do appreciate it sometimes nobody wants to message you back and let you know what’s going on so thank you again have a good day be safe and careful