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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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auto to manual conversion

hi was wondering if it was possible to convert my 77 f-250 2wd to a manual trans. i really would prefer a manual trans over an auto. so thank u in advance for your help
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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I'd try to find a complete donor truck. There will be a lot of pieces and parts you will need.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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Yeah what Mark said. :)

I'm doing that to a '91 Bronco right now. :)
Not just a Mazda transmission but using a ZF from an F250. :)
Bought a run down '90 F250 parts truck for the parts.

It ain't that big of a deal -if- you got all the parts you need
and you're not in a big hurry. ;)

I fixed myself up a tow bar that tows bumps, dents and wedge sides.

transmission
pedal assembly
manual column
crank assembly (or master/slave stuff;)
flywheel, pressure plate etc (new?)
shift lever and boot
cross member(?)
spring
bell housing
hole cover(?)
drive shaft and carrier bearing(?)

Buying the parts separate makes a parts truck look pretty good?

Heck, keep and eye out on Craig's List and might find a nice manual
parts truck you'll want to move-stuff-over-to from your pickup. LOL :)

No kidding.
You never know whatchur gonna find on there. :)
Look often, be quick to go see it. :)
Don't buy unless it's perfect for -you-.

Alvin in AZ
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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thanks guys you all have been so helpfull with my ?'s as i still don't know quite what to do to my truck
 
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