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Old 09-24-2007, 09:09 PM   #1
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What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

I want to swap my manual trans to an auto. I have the column, cross member and trans. Do i need anything else? Will the backup/neutral safty switch on my comumn plug up and work?

Have any of you guys done this swap?
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Old 09-24-2007, 09:11 PM   #2
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Re: What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

You'll need the linkages,and the bracket that mounts in the area around the front cab mount for the linkages...
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Old 09-24-2007, 09:35 PM   #3
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Re: What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

If the tranny is something other that a short tail Turbo 350, you may need a front yoke and have the driveshaft modified.
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Old 09-24-2007, 09:56 PM   #4
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Re: What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

Don't forget cooler-lines,radiator with a cooler,modulater tube,kick-down linkage,flex-plate,torque converter.
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Old 09-24-2007, 10:39 PM   #5
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Re: What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

If your radiator doesn't have the ports for the trans cooler, then you can just get a ad on cooler (which is prolly better anyway)
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Old 09-24-2007, 11:30 PM   #6
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Re: What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

I want to change a c/10 to auto.
I have the shift linkage & tilt auto column,
I also have the brackets on a 3/4 ton frame..(the brackets that are near the cab mounts)
I have a 400 trans and Maybe a 350 but i'm not sure if the 350 is good.
I don't think I have the trans lines or radiator....I wasn't thinking about those.
I also have a auto crossmember from the 3/4 ton
If i get the radiator and lines does it sound like the parts that I have will work?
Will the 3/4 ton crossmember work?

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Old 09-25-2007, 12:06 AM   #7
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Re: What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

[QUOTE][If i get the radiator and lines does it sound like the parts that I have will work?
/QUOTE] kick-down linkage
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Old 09-25-2007, 12:49 AM   #8
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Re: What do I need to switch over to an auto trans?

Okay sounds like i'm well on my way,
So my c/20 stuff will work and my parts list of things to get is......
radiator
kick down linkage
trans lines
WIll the backup/neutral safty switch plug right in and work?
I'm not going to switch it over until spring. I have too many projects now. I have all winter to get the parts I need. I just want to be ready when I get to working on it.
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