SAXOMAT transmission only offered in Europe??
Tom
No, the Saxomat had some distinct variations from the autostick transmission, including a centrifugal activated clutch vs a fluid (ATF)- activated torque converter. Plus mine has the exact same part number as the original autostick, just with an "A" added. indicating it's an early revised version-- I think it must be the first variation of the original autostick design. I've taken a closer look at it and it still appears to have both ATF temperature sensors and the combined sender switch, however it does NOT have the individual drain plug, just the pan. So it must be some version between the original, which had all that, and the final, which did away with one ATF sensor and the switch.
Considering my recent issues with the engine (vacuum and oil leaks, sooty #3 plug, etc) I'd bet this version still has the original 4.375:1 final ratio and my weak high end power lies in the engine (loose cylinder head, loose or bad plug, etc.)