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Hi. This is my first post. I recently purchased my 73 f250 camper special. It has an fe360, and a granny gear warner t-18. I have seen posts on automatic trannys swaps, but I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on an overdrive manual I can swap with minimal hassle.
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For clarification, a Tremec TKO can bolt to the stock bell with no adapter plate (see the pic above!) but a short input shaft is required. An adapter plate is required between the bell and TKO if opting for a long shaft version.
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I think the statement above is generalizing based on automatics...Manual trannies bolt to a bellhousing.. not the block.
For clarification, a Tremec TKO can bolt to the stock bell with no adapter plate (see the pic above!) but a short input shaft is required. An adapter plate is required between the bell and TKO if opting for a long shaft version.
For clarification, a Tremec TKO can bolt to the stock bell with no adapter plate (see the pic above!) but a short input shaft is required. An adapter plate is required between the bell and TKO if opting for a long shaft version.
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I've read that an NV4500 from a Dodge pickup (Gas engine) can be made to work with the top loader 4spd bell housing that came on the t18-t19 etc transmissions that came in these trucks.
If it is true, this is the goal I'm shooting for.
If it is true, this is the goal I'm shooting for.
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NV 4500 write up:
Installing the NV4500 Overdrive Transmission - Ford Trucks
Aftermarket supplier:
High-Impact NV4500 Conversion Listing
Installing the NV4500 Overdrive Transmission - Ford Trucks
Aftermarket supplier:
High-Impact NV4500 Conversion Listing
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I think the statement above is generalizing based on automatics...Manual trannies bolt to a bellhousing.. not the block.
For clarification, a Tremec TKO can bolt to the stock bell with no adapter plate (see the pic above!) but a short input shaft is required. An adapter plate is required between the bell and TKO if opting for a long shaft version.
For clarification, a Tremec TKO can bolt to the stock bell with no adapter plate (see the pic above!) but a short input shaft is required. An adapter plate is required between the bell and TKO if opting for a long shaft version.
Ford FE Transmission Adapters
Don't know if they make an FE adapter, but if you are really into "mine's bigger", here's your box:
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The Ford issued MTs, the Mazda and ZF, are integral bell transmissions. As such, no bolt 'em to FE without adapter.
Ford FE Transmission Adapters
Don't know if they make an FE adapter, but if you are really into "mine's bigger", here's your box:
Big-Time Gear Shifting - 4Wheel Off-Road
Ford FE Transmission Adapters
Don't know if they make an FE adapter, but if you are really into "mine's bigger", here's your box:
Big-Time Gear Shifting - 4Wheel Off-Road
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I agree, but then you'd have to tag yourself for: "Manual trannies bolt to a bellhousing.. not the block."
Not all do.
Anyway, I think the OP has the full picture now with several options and many, many ways to spend his overdrive dollar.
Not all do.
Anyway, I think the OP has the full picture now with several options and many, many ways to spend his overdrive dollar.
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10-4... it's all good.
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