Re: Manual to auto trans swap

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There is no issue with the crank as long as there's nothing in the first 
step (where the snout on the torque converter goes). If someone has used a 
later pilot bearing, this might be in the way and need to be removed. Other 
than that, its as easy as you suspect - even the driveshaft is the same 
length on Mopars (if you have a '65 then the U-joint type will likely be 
different, with some exceptions).
My advice would be to bolt on the flex plate, and then test fit the 
converter to the engine before installing it in the transmission. You can't 
go wrong there.

Dave Casey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Provins" <wiilbill66@xxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 4:26 PM
Subject: Manual to auto trans swap


> This may be a stupid question, but when switching from a manual to an
> automatic trans, do you just have to pull off the flywheel and bolt on a 
> flex
> plate? Of course all the other parts, cooler, cable, shifter. There isn't 
> any
> issues with the crank is there?
> Wylde Bill
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