Re: Auto to 4-speed conversion

[Scott Machalk <smachalk@domain.elided>]

Tom and all,

At 08:08 PM 4/8/99 -0600, Tom wrote:

>What year?  The bellhousing on later 3spds is identical to the 4spds. 
>

OK, I should have given more details.

The parts truck is a 79 345 just like my truck. It has a three speed in it.

The tranny has a bellhousing if I want it. I don't know what it's out of
yet but I will know soon.

>> 3. Are there different flywheel/clutch assemblies?
>
>Yes.  10", 11", and 12" clutches.. (13" in the big trucks?).  Most 
>flywheels seem drilled for 10 and 11" clutches.  There are two styles of 
>pressure plates - Rockford and Dana.  Also note that the 196 flywheel is 
>different from the V8 flywheels (which are interchangeable)
>

So it seems I should be able to use the flywheel out of the Parts truck.
Clutch too? Is it worth my while looking for one of the flywheels that are
drilled for the bigger clutches? Are any of these better than the others?

>> 4. Am I going to have to change driveshafts?
>
>Maybe.  You *should*.  The 727 has a 1" shorter rear 'shaft and 1" longer 
>front driveshaft.<snip>

Ok, then the shafts out of the parts truck would work here too?

>Break that "ball stud"'s plastic covering off on the driver's side of the 
>frame. ;)
>

You lost me there.



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Scott Machalk                              Peshtigo WI 
smachalk@domain.elided                       http://www.coolday.com/scout/

1979 Scout II 345 727 Rallye Gold   
1979 Scout II 345 3sp (parts truck)
1984 Plymouth Reliant SE (winter car)
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