Manual to auto conversion
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akaFrankCastle
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Manual to auto conversion
I might be putting the C4 I have in storage into the '72. But, I've got a question. When it comes to installing the flexplate, which is weighted (right?), how do I know what position the weight on the plate needs to be in? Seeing as I am not removing an existing flexplate, I have no point of reference. Or am I over thinking this?
Stroppe'd
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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casadejohnson
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
It will only go on one way. The bolts / holes are not evenly spaced so that they will all only line up in one position.
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akaFrankCastle
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
Well that certainly makes things easier. Thanks. And if you do make it down to WH tomorrow, tell Jim and crew we all say hi from Colorado.
Stroppe'd
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Kinder
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
The weight is determined by the application, so for early 302 / 351 they are the same, and only the larger 11" torque converters are made now. Don't forget to pull the pilot bushing out of the crank before you try to mate the auto up. I've done 3 of these now so let me know if it want a hand.
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akaFrankCastle
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
Appreciate the offer Kinder. Still trying to make a decision and determine my short range work timelines. About the only things I lack now are the cooler lines and starter.
Stroppe'd
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Kinder
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
Just bend up some 5/16" hard lines in the longest length napa sells, they are almost perfect, one line will need an extra 12" section to mate to a stock radiator cooler.
Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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kchaser
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
kinder wrote:. Don't forget to pull the pilot bushing out of the crank before you try to mate the auto up..
I forgot this very important step 15yrs ago when I was doing a swap. It was a bad day. Couldn't get the engine trans to mate up and for the life of me couldn't figure out why. Friends dad stopped by and said, " you didn't pull the pilot bushing out did you" I replyed, " the what". Never make that mistake again.
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Jesus_man
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
kchaser wrote:" you didn't pull the pilot bushing out did you" I replyed, " the what".
And to think soggy bread and a dowel were the answer.
1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow.
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casadejohnson
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Re: Manual to auto conversion
Jesus_man wrote:kchaser wrote:" you didn't pull the pilot bushing out did you" I replyed, " the what".
And to think soggy bread and a dowel were the answer.
Alternatively, you can use wheel bearing grease and have your son help you. That way when it squirts grease out and it gets in your son's hair he can go to bed and get grease all over his pillow case giving your wife a reason to be pissed at you for 2 days. Now I use petroleum jelly.