Re: auto to manual

[Twmart@domain.elided]

In a message dated 99-06-24 14:05:37 EDT, you write:
> i have a '77 scout II with A auto in it and its almost 
>  shot and i want to put a 3 or 4 speed manual in it. how 
>  would i go about doing this? has anyone done this? what 
>  options do i have as for new tansmission? any info will be helpful.

My Auto to manual page link--
http://members.aol.com/twmart/auto-manual.html

Here is the text from that page...
AUTOMATIC TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION SWAP 

Here is a list of the parts that you will need to convert from a automatic 
TF727 to manual transmission: 

Please E-Mail me any thing I missed 

PARTS TO FIND: 

4 speed T-18 or T-19 Transmission with output shaft gear.
Bellhousing
Flywheel with mounting bolts
Clutch linkage (cross shaft, linkage and spring)
Front and rear driveshafts
Manual transmission pedal assembly
Clutch assy including pilot bearing
Scout II floor access panel. 

SWAPPING OF PARTS: 

The first thing to do is get all of the parts together that you will need to 
do the swap I would also recommend cleaning and painting all of the parts 
before you start the swap. Drain and refill the trans and transfer case with 
new gear oil before assembly
1) remove old transmission and flex plate (get a friend to help you these a 
heavy!!).
2) Install flywheel and Pilot bearing. Torque flywheel bolts to 45-55 ft lbs.
3) Install clutch assembly, bellhousing, transmission (with crossmember) and 
transfer case (get a friend to help you these a heavy!!).
4) Install new driveshafts.
5) Remove clutch linkage knock out in floor.
6) Install clutch pedal assembly or using new pedal assembly replace old 
parts with the clutch parts.
7) Install clutch linkage and cross shaft. 


Good Luck
Tom Martin 
PS As always if there is anything missing that anyone sees please let me know 
so I can update the page --Thanks