Re: [Amc-list] Converter seal?

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I thought I read they went shift command with the console first.
Console still says Flash-O.

I'm pulling the converter before I do anything.
ONe seal lists at $10+ the other at $16+.

I want to try and identify 100% what is correct, then I'll call the local NAPA and get pricing before I pay shipping.

I'm about 99% sure I'm going to go with the 287 in it for now. I was told it needed a chain when I bought it.
I have a chain and gear in the flood car.
   I figure I will pull the rocker shafts and check for compression leak down with my adapter and air compressor.
If it doesn't have a bad valve or other obvious problem I will do a chain and valve seals. Toss one of my 4bbl intakes on it cause I have a good 390cfm Holley and then drop the 287 in.  
   If my shoulder, neck,back will allow me to do this I hope to have it "running" by December.
By running I mean, minimal wiring, toggle switch,pushbuttom starter, marine battery. Maybe a radiator if I have one that will hold water. P/S cooler on the at trans lines.

   If My body refuses this ordeal, I will be posting it local and online and if it won't go to someone who will save it I will part it out.
I've sat on this thing for over two years now since the accident. No more.

One thing I can not decide on is if I want paint or satin black in the engine compartment...I hate the idea of going with Fords black engine compartment if it lives to see paint!  I guess it will probably be that way as I will need to change over to the 327 when it nears completion. I can paint it then.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
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! "

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
> Forget the parts books and sites! They have "folded up" so many part numbers 
> trying to reduce inventory that they have thoroughly messed things up for older 
> cars. The Flash-O-Matic was used through 1967, starting in 68 all BW auto 
> trannys were Shift Command. Shift Command first appeared in 1965. You told me 
> what you have when you mentioned the console -- all 65-67 floor shift autos were 
> Shift Command. 
> 
> Now, that same seal might just fit a T-35, and it would definitely be correct 
> for the Stude. Stude is the one that started developing the auto trans with B-W, 
> Ford came in later. Stude used the Flash-O-Matic (called it something else). I 
> was thinking Stude dropped out because of financial problems, but  on second 
> thought it was more likely a conflict of interest -- Packard had the Ultramatic 
> and bought Studebaker in the early 60s. 
> 
> ----------------
> Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:09:42 +0000
> From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Yeah, but even that is hard to decypher as I'll have to go find the console.
> Then trust the books,er,database is still correct.
> One site I pulled up asked all the questions including 327 or 232, then spec'd a 
> T35 auto with the 327!
> I also found a site that lists the 6988H as being in a  59 Stude cast iron 
> trans.
> 
> -- 
> Frank Swygert
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