Re: [AMC-list] calponycar adapter to replace the T-96 with T-5...

[Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- "Sandwich Maker" <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: "Sandwich Maker" <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> " From: tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> " 
> " 
> " 
> " Actually, with Rambler Mentality ever present, the 4cyl trans is
> probably
> " cheaper and an easier junkyard find, since "everyone" wants the V8
> jobs, but
> " 5th OD isn't good. Or 94-up, both are such that the adapter/spacer
> is
> " practical.

Don't forget the S-10 as a source, more usable and coveted by bench seat guys!
But still geared like the others mentioned with steeper first and Higher O/D.
then of course the case pattern is wrong, but if your building or rebuilding...Parts is parts.


> 
> " I'm wary of low profile tires. They suck on old cars (though often
> look
> " great).
> 
> yeah; they're fine on the back but front end roll geometry is
> completely opposite to what low profiles want - tires are set to lean
> -more- into a roll instead of staying more vertical.

I guess maybe my 60 series fronts are then considered to wide?
I think it seems to handle pretty darned good with lowering plates, old
 V8 spec coils, and gabriel gas shocks.



> i've heard of tranny-swap pilot bushings that actually projected out
> from the crank...  if the crank hole is generous you could make a
> steel gadget that stuck out and carried a thinnish bronze bushing in
> it.

Go to a large Advance auto or Napa, they often have boxes of different
size bronze pilots. When I did not have the correct one for my 4.0L T5 
combo I went to an Advance auto and found one that had the correct .509? IIRC.
inner diameter for the AMC T5 but was way thicker and larger in external diam.
I took it to a machine shop and had the external machined to fit the crank
and had them leave a 1/4" lip on one side so it would only drive in so far.
  Works perfect, cheap to! I think you can even buy the oiled bronze in chunks
or rods if needed.

Note: Advance auto often has 3-4 stores in one town.
To save yourself leg work etc; Find out which one is the "supply" or warehouse 
store! One of them always is and will usually have the stuff in stock others 
"special order"....

Mark Price
Morgantown, WV 26508
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
"I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens!"
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