|
|
|
Your donations help keep this valuable resource free and growing. Thank you.
|
Trans swap |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
mopglen 
AMC Apprentice 
Joined: Apr/06/2009 Location: Mechanicsburg P Status: Offline Points: 101 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: Trans swapPosted: Oct/11/2014 at 8:33am |
|
If a torqueflight trans replaces a BW auto trans in a 70 AMX, does the shifter rod need to be replaced? If so will the rod from a later model AMX with the torqueflight work? The shifter indicator doen not seem to line up at this point.
Thank you. Glen
|
|
|
BBO Glen
|
|
 |
|
|
401jim
Supporter of TheAMCForum 
Joined: Jan/07/2012 Location: Brunswick,Ohio Status: Offline Points: 793 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: Oct/12/2014 at 6:41am |
|
If you have a flat flange crank engine a Torqueflite will need to have an adapter setup to bolt up. next is the dreadded linkage senairo.The kick down linkage will bolt right up. The shift linkage will have to be all from the donor car and should be close. If it is a floor shift the the shifter will have to be modified to fit the shift pattern of the torqueflite. Not a real tough fix!!!! Good luck. Jim
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
mopglen
AMC Apprentice
Joined: Apr/06/2009 Location: Mechanicsburg P Status: Offline Points: 101 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: Oct/12/2014 at 7:58am |
|
Jim
The trans and engine from a 401 car is already in the 70 AMX. The shifter works but the floor indicator dial does not quite line up with the trans shift points. Park is a little past the P on the dial. I think the 390 linkage may have been used, and I might need the 401 rod? Thanks for your reply, and if you think that may be my problem please provide any further insight. Glen
|
|
|
BBO Glen
|
|
|
|
|
69 ambassador 390
Supporter of TheAMCForum
Joined: Nov/22/2009 Location: Peoria, AZ Status: Offline Points: 3539 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: Oct/12/2014 at 9:21am |
|
You will have to modify the shifter to change the attaching point for the rod. The linkage ratio will have to be changed to match the TF trans. The throws are different.
|
|
|
Steve Brown
Algonac, Mi. 69 Ambassador sst 390 84 Grand Wagoneer 69 Cougar XR7 65 Fairlaine 500XL 79 F-350 Super Camper Special |
|
|
|
|
mopglen
AMC Apprentice
Joined: Apr/06/2009 Location: Mechanicsburg P Status: Offline Points: 101 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: Oct/12/2014 at 11:10am |
|
Thanks Steve. Do you know if the shifter needs to be lengthened or shortened? Or by how much?
Thanks for your response. Glen
|
|
|
BBO Glen
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
Tweet
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Click for TheAMCForum Rules
Topic Options