swap 400m to 429 problems
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swap 400m to 429 problems
alright. i have almost everything...got the motor in and got all the stuff ready to roll to put the c6 tranny up on the 1970 429 motor....the transmission wouldn't draw up. after a while we realized the snout for the torque converter was wasn't going into the end of the crank...so in this matter i really need a straightforward answer.
can i put a car torque converter in the c6 even if its 4x4? not really sure if it would matter or not but just making sure so i don't spend more money than i have to...
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is there an alternative. and i know its not a pilot bearing since its not copper
can i put a car torque converter in the c6 even if its 4x4? not really sure if it would matter or not but just making sure so i don't spend more money than i have to...
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is there an alternative. and i know its not a pilot bearing since its not copper
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Pilot bearing only used with M/T and they're not always made of bronze (copper too soft, wouldn't last a day). Some are sealed bearings that internally, have a dozen or so needle bearings.
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F/4/S = Ford 4 Speed, same trans installed in V8 Mustang/Cougar/Fairlane/Torino/Comet/Montego and etc.
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As far as a 429 is concerned there were 3 different hub pilot dimensions for the end of the crank. I have no idea if there is a difference between a car/truck converter but if it were me I would order a new converter to eliminate the possibility of having to tear it apart again to replace.
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As far as a 429 is concerned there were 3 different hub pilot dimensions for the end of the crank.
I have no idea if there is a difference between a car/truck converter but if it were me I would order a new converter to eliminate the possibility of having to tear it apart again to replace.
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So to answer the OP's question he must go with a car converter. When I did my swap I ordered a new TCI converter, I think it was right around 150. Mot worth using an old converter. Just check the pilot hub dimension.
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Glad you found your answer though, car converter will do fine ... just "had to".
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