Manuel to Auto

[Zhedding]

Hello, i have a 1971 c10 that i am removing the Manuel steering column and putting in a auto being i put a 200r4 behind my 5.3 anything special doing this?

[andrewmp6]

Any reason for the 200r4 and not a 4l60 or 4l80?Are you going to use a oem steering column or going aftermarket?

[Zhedding]

already had it laying around and built im putting a oem steering column in it

[andrewmp6]

Only thing i can think of is the shifter linkage,You will have to rig something up or buy something like this http://www.shiftworks.com/kugel.htm or same thing from lokar.

[Zhedding]

thanks!

[andrewmp6]

Now getting the trans to bolt up to the 5.3 can be done but takes a spacer.I can give you a link to the info if you need that.

[Zhedding]

i already have everything mounted in i just gotta figure out how to wire the lockup on the 200r4 do you know of any instructions on removing old column and installing new? i have a chilton and hanes and looked online i just don't wanna mess it up lol.

[andrewmp6]

How to wire up the lockup http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/lockup.htm The steering column http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507021

[Zhedding]

thanks man you have helped me alot!

[andrewmp6]

Thank google lol.

[Zhedding]

got the column changed out, and works great! now just for the lockup lmao