Trans swap....?

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  1. Popbumper

    Popbumper PINTO unashamed

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    Will a 1970 C4 automatic swap into a 1971 that has a manual "three on the tree"? I would prefer the auto over the column shift.

    I assume the swap, if possible, requires coolant lines, mods to the steering column, some linkage changes, etc.

    Chris
     
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    it will fit, just need the swap stuff, no coolant line changes...linkage changes yes
     
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    no mods to the steering column. unless you want to try and find a column that was originally in a car that had a floor shift. Just remove the lever. do you have the convertor already. If not, make sure the input spline shaft is correct. In 1970 they changed from a 24 to a 26 spline shaft. Ford was famous for using up what they had before going to the new stuff. :)
     
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    you will need a AOD transmission cooler and lines..AOD motor plate and AOD flexplate and a AOD crossmember.

    ..Frank...ILMAOD
     
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