Re: Sm465 to a833 swap
There are a couple of threads on these in the archives, either here or in Drivetrain.
1. Assuming it is a 4wd trans, it will have a TH400 type output shaft. It should have a cast iron rear support rather than a conventional tailshaft support. Pretty easy to compare the bolt pattern at the case. If it's a 2wd trans, it has a th350 output shaft, and at least on my trans', 2wd and 4wd are different length shafts.
2. SOME A-833's come with Chevy bolt patterns on the front, and Chevy diameter bearing retainers. MOST A-833's have a larger front retainer that will not fit a standard Chevy bellhousing, and MOST have Chrysler mounting patterns at the bell. You'll have to check your specific parts. There does not seem to be an obvious break, although some suspiscion that later 2wd trans' are more likely to have Chevy compatibility.
3. You did get the factory Hurst shifter, right, because your shifter will not mount up. Also the 2wd and 4wd shifters are slightly different (although they may work, the shifter is positioned slightly different). I have heard the Dodge shifter can be reworked.
4. Clutch should be Chevy.
The best way to accomplish this is with the complete A-833, bell, and shifter. Bells come rod or hydro.
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