[AT] Transmission for tractor hauling truck

[Mike Maynard]

a TH400 to TH700R4 swap is pretty easy.  I did one in my 86 blazer last
year.  Everything will bolt up fine on the engine side, but you will
need a different input shaft and adapter plate for the transfer case.
You will also need a way to connect the TV cable to the throttle
linkage, as well as a way of wiring the Torque Coverter lockup.

I assume this is a full size truck with the v6?  Either way, I suspect
that once it hits overdrive, the possible gearing that the axles have,
are really gonna dog the engine down when towing.  Honestly, the direct
drive of the TH400 is probably better suited for the application.



Mike

On Wed, 2007-04-04 at 20:22 -0400, charlie hill wrote:
> Charles,  If it has a v6 you should think about going with a 400 R4 like the 
> one Cecil mentioned having.  It will handle the torque with no problem and 
> will give you an overdrive.   There might be some shifter linkage issues to 
> deal with and maybe some differences in drive shaft(s) length.   For that 
> matter a TH 350 will handle anything that v6 can throw at it.  I'm surprised 
> you have a TH400 to begin with.
> 
> Charlie
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> >> Charles, it would help to know where you are located.  I assume you
> >> wouldnt want to ship one clear across the country....
> >>
> >>
> >> Mike
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> > Thanks Mike
> > Guess I am not thinking
> > I am in western NC, half way between Asheville and Charlotte, NC.
> >
> > I don't know if it makes a difference or not, but this truck has a 4.3
> > engine.  Seems like it should bolt to anything a  small block V8 will.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Charles
> >
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