Need Help! V-8 Swap Problems

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  1. mrskydog

    mrskydog Ford Fan Living The Dream

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    I have run into a few Problems with my V-8 install. My car is a1973 came with I-6 motor an a auto c-4 factory. My donar V-8 and Transmission came out of a 1973 torino. First problem is I changed my power steering to a manuel system. My water pump pulley will not align to Alt or Crank Pulleys...What pulleys do I need? , and does anyone have them PM me. My next problem is Driveline I installed motor and C-4 trans, I used Drive Shaft from my I-6 / C-4 Lookes like it sits out 2inches on the yoke from where it use to ride on the seal?? I have included a few Pictures... whats up? thanks I need your input.....Have a great 4th of July!!!!:thumbs2:[​IMG] july_4th_2009-09_original.jpg july_4th_2009-10_original.jpg
     
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  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    The pullies i used on my manual setup were: #D3D E 6312 A3A for the crank and #D20E 8509 AA for the water pump
     
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  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    are the two tailshafts the same?

    ...:drive:...
     
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    I used the 6 cylinder water pump pulley on mine, bought one of the shim kits from ebay, Jegs and Summit have them also. I used the thick shim, put my pulley just right....
     
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    i agree... something's up. it should have dropped right in and the stock driveshaft should sit inside the trans another 2+ inches.
     
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  6. mrskydog

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    Yes I dont know whats up with the driveshaft ,the trans mounts bolt up nice to brace. Trans is a c-4 out of a 1973 Torino Wagon...:hmmm:
     
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  7. 1973Maverick357

    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    Do you have the 1973 torino wagon still ;)
     
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    No wagon, it was my buddies car ,he is a Torino Nut He has a 73 Grand Torino and a 71 cobra Torino.

    Still waiting to see if anyone can explain my Drive shaft problem...has anyoe else run into this??:hmmm:
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    do you have the engine stands on the correct sides. they need to have there overhang towards the rear of the car not to the front.
     
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    would the transmission mount bolt up if they were backwards?

    i still think the tailshaft is shorter...:yup:

    ...:drive:...
     
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    My I-6 driveshaft is not quite as long as my V-8 driveshaft, but I don't recall it being that much shorter. Measure the trannies like Frank is suggesting.
     
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    When I had my c-4 out of the I-6 I measured it from were it attaches to the bell housing back and I thought it was the same length? It just seems weird I dont hear, or see posts on c-4 tail shaft problems? I thought it would be a perfect drop in...:huh: I also checked Motor mounts they do face rear and yes trans mount drops in perfect.
     
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    V-8 Driveshaft

    I guess my next Question is a Stock V-8 Drive shaft longer?:hmmm:
     
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    how about a longer differential yoke?
     
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    i put the stock 6 cyl. (small dia.) driveshaft behind my 302 swap...then behind my AOD swap...then put it behind Earls t-5 swap...:huh:

    ...Frank...:Handshake
     
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