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KLW 
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 Topic: Block PLatePosted: Aug/13/2013 at 7:08pm |
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I am installing a torqueflite tranny on a 69 390 block. Which block plate do I use between the engine and tranny or does it matter. Could someone please post a picture of what it is supposed to look like.
Would this set on ebay work(they say for std tranny, but look like an auto would work)? http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMC-Jeep-V8-290-304-343-360-390-401-Block-to-Bellhousing-Plate/230924293190?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D550092549997434213%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151099684752%26 http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMC-Jeep-V8-290-304-343-360-390-401-Bellhousing-Inspection-Plate/330876486978?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D550116045567417673%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D230924293190%26 |
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(420 cu in stroker - 570 hp) 1966 Ford Fairlane Convertible (331 Cu In - 450 HP) |
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tufcj
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 7:22pm |
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Those are the top and bottom halves for a manual tranny, not sure if they're the same for an auto.
Putting a TF up to a 69 390 won't work unless you've had the back of the crank machined. The pilot hole that centers the torque converter is too small. Someone used to make a no-machine adapter that was about 1/4" thick that went between the block and tranny, and a flange for the crank, but I don't know if it's available anymore. Bob tufcj |
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 8:33pm |
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I have had the machine work done on the crank needed to install that adaptor ring(bought it from Bull Tear), and have the proper flexplate, so I have what I need except the block plate. I have a couple different ones here, but not sure which one to use.
So any help here would be appreciated. |
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 9:39pm |
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Use the one for the torque flight.
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 11:06pm |
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There is no bottom and top half for a manual tranny. Manual tranny plates were one piece. BW auto plates were also one piece with a window for access to the converter bolts. Later auto tranny plates were two piece.
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Dan Curtis-Owner and CEO AZ AMC Restorations; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amcmusclecars/ & Curtis Real Estate Development
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 11:06pm |
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Yes, I sorta figured that. However, I don't know what it looks like. The one that came with the motor and tranny I got was one solid piece and you had to unbolt the torque converter through the opening for the starter which looked to be notched out by the owner. I am figuring that is not the correct one because putting the motor and tranny back together with just thatlittle space will be very tough. So, that's why I am asking for pictures.
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 11:09pm |
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amx3906,
The two piece one shown in the ebay link claims to be for a manual tranny. I cannot imagine why they would use a two piece unit for a manual one. Again, I ask if anyone has a picture of one. Kurt |
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 11:10pm |
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I will be at the shop tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning and look for a two piece to photo.
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Posted: Aug/13/2013 at 11:24pm |
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This is for a TH 400 and only stick shifts use a one piece, so you can rule those out.
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Posted: Aug/14/2013 at 7:47am |
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The Torque Flight uses the same two flat pieces but not the curved splash pan as the TH400
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