Automatic to standard
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
From: Calgary Canada
Automatic to standard
I have been toying with the idea of swapping out the C4 for a standard trans. in my '72 302. Here are my questions:
-will the crank on my 302 have a hole for a pilot bushing being that it started out as an automatic?
-would the 302 have enough torque to turn an overdrive top gear (3.25 rear end)?
-I am running headers...will they interfere with the clutch linkage?
-would the frame have all the holes to locate the clutch linkage?
-would a 3 speed from an F-100 be the same length as the C4?
-am I crazy for even considering this?
Thanks
-will the crank on my 302 have a hole for a pilot bushing being that it started out as an automatic?
-would the 302 have enough torque to turn an overdrive top gear (3.25 rear end)?
-I am running headers...will they interfere with the clutch linkage?
-would the frame have all the holes to locate the clutch linkage?
-would a 3 speed from an F-100 be the same length as the C4?
-am I crazy for even considering this?
Thanks
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Automatic to standard
hi you need to buy a brass bushing will fit 302 crank ..but you need petal assembly and clutch linkage and it bolts in ok..and drive shaft and steering clounm and cross member and....... you need a donor truck to swap parts ..... mm theres a jumper wire under hood on the drivers side near the cab .you need it to. mmmmmmm ive done this but both trucks were side by side........... hope this helps
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
Automatic to standard
I find 3.54's on my 72 w/ 4gear to be a bit to tall
to have good low end in top gear. But I'm used to 4.10's
and 3.73's so the "new" truck is a bit high for me.
I'd go through the hassle cause I'm not an auto fan.
Fe power
to have good low end in top gear. But I'm used to 4.10's
and 3.73's so the "new" truck is a bit high for me.
I'd go through the hassle cause I'm not an auto fan.
Fe power
