Re: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66
Can you please tell me the dimensions of the bolt that holds the rear of the tranny to the cross member. I went to the local NAPA and they could not find me anything. i think it is just 2 1/2in bolts but i dont know how long any help would be greatly appreciated - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66
The TH400 wasn't available in the Chevelle until 67 and the TH350 was 69 I believe. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com http://www.team67.com http://www.midwestchevelles.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66
Hmmm, this is where it gets a little bit murky. I didn't realize that the TH400 was not available in '66. I put in your zip code and looked it up as a 1969 SS 396 2dr w/ TH400 but got no results. Sorry about that. You may want to try partsvoice.com and/or uneedapart.com. It is normal to see some play in the TC before it is bolted up, but make sure it is clicked in all the way before you try to bolt it. John -Original Message- Thanks John! Evidently, the second set of holes was not added until later when the TH400 was an option. Yes I think a new driveshaft is going to be the way to go. thanks, I would love the junkyard reference. 20879 (Gaithersburg, MD) The TC seemed to sit good (clicked into place). I have not bolted it to the flywheel yet, but there appears to about a 1/2 inch of play. Is this normal? Thanks, Matt Matt Wooliever 1966 Malibu Gaithersburg, MD -Original Message- From: John Nasta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 8:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66 Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for the cross member locating 6" further to the rear? >>>> If it's like my 69, it will just slide back. There should be more than one set of holes. Obviously I need a new slip yoke. Any recommendations for a manufacturer for this and the U-joint? Is it absolutely necessary to "trim" the drive shaft due to the TH400 being ~1/2 inch longer, or is there some other solution? >>>>> You might want to just get a different driveshaft from a junkyard. If you trim yours it will have to be re-balanced. It certainly can be done, but it would be easier to just swap in one that fits. Send me your zip code and I'll see if I can find one near you on the junkyard network. It would appear the torque converter is a straight swap. Am I missing something here, or is this true? >>>>> Not sure. I could check on the store computer to see if it shows the same p/n. I'll try to do that later today. One tip: of course you will want to make sure that the torque converter is properly seated. It will click into place. Make sure that after you bolt it to the flywheel, you can turn the flywheel by hand. If it's jammed up (from the TC not being all the way in), you'll damage your new transmission. John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66
I will keep the kickdown in mind. Thanks! I am driving up to ATI in Baltimore tomorrow for the core return. I will see what goodies they have to offer. -Original Message- From: Bill Vander Werf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 8:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66 I replaced the 350 with a Turbo 350 with a 454 and a Turbo 400 in my 71. The crossmember had to be moved to the rear 6 inches, but in the 71 the holes were already provided in the frame from the factory so I didn't have to drill. I had to have 1/2" taken out of my driveshaft and I had to shorten the emergency brake cable. I found a yoke at the boneyard. It uses the same u-joint as the smaller yoke. Now is a good time to replace u-joints anyway. I believe the converters will swap but I would double check that with a transmission shop. You will have to provide a switch (B&M makes a kit) for the kickdown because the Turbo 400 uses an electric kickdown whereas the Turbo 350 uses a cable. Bill Vander Werf "Wooliever, Matthew" wrote: > Hey all, > > I am sure that this has been accomplished before and I am in need of some > tips! I am swapping out my TH350 for a fresh TH400 in my '66 Malibu. Here > are some of the questions I am encountering: > > Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for > the cross member locating 6" further to the rear? > > Obviously I need a new slip yoke. Any recommendations for a manufacturer > for this and the U-joint? > > Is it absolutely necessary to "trim" the drive shaft due to the TH400 being > ~1/2 inch longer, or is there some other solution? > > It would appear the torque converter is a straight swap. Am I missing > something here, or is this true? > > Of course any other tips and/or recommendations are most welcome. Thanks in > advance! > > Reading all of the posts in this group has been just the motivation that I > have needed to get off my a** this summer and start tooling again. Much fun > as I am sure that you can all appreciate!!! > > Thanks again, > > Matt > > Matt Wooliever > 1966 Malibu > Gaithersburg, MD > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66
Thanks John! Evidently, the second set of holes was not added until later when the TH400 was an option. Yes I think a new driveshaft is going to be the way to go. thanks, I would love the junkyard reference. 20879 (Gaithersburg, MD) The TC seemed to sit good (clicked into place). I have not bolted it to the flywheel yet, but there appears to about a 1/2 inch of play. Is this normal? Thanks, Matt Matt Wooliever 1966 Malibu Gaithersburg, MD -Original Message- From: John Nasta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 8:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66 Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for the cross member locating 6" further to the rear? >>>> If it's like my 69, it will just slide back. There should be more than one set of holes. Obviously I need a new slip yoke. Any recommendations for a manufacturer for this and the U-joint? Is it absolutely necessary to "trim" the drive shaft due to the TH400 being ~1/2 inch longer, or is there some other solution? >>>>> You might want to just get a different driveshaft from a junkyard. If you trim yours it will have to be re-balanced. It certainly can be done, but it would be easier to just swap in one that fits. Send me your zip code and I'll see if I can find one near you on the junkyard network. It would appear the torque converter is a straight swap. Am I missing something here, or is this true? >>>>> Not sure. I could check on the store computer to see if it shows the same p/n. I'll try to do that later today. One tip: of course you will want to make sure that the torque converter is properly seated. It will click into place. Make sure that after you bolt it to the flywheel, you can turn the flywheel by hand. If it's jammed up (from the TC not being all the way in), you'll damage your new transmission. John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66
I replaced the 350 with a Turbo 350 with a 454 and a Turbo 400 in my 71. The crossmember had to be moved to the rear 6 inches, but in the 71 the holes were already provided in the frame from the factory so I didn't have to drill. I had to have 1/2" taken out of my driveshaft and I had to shorten the emergency brake cable. I found a yoke at the boneyard. It uses the same u-joint as the smaller yoke. Now is a good time to replace u-joints anyway. I believe the converters will swap but I would double check that with a transmission shop. You will have to provide a switch (B&M makes a kit) for the kickdown because the Turbo 400 uses an electric kickdown whereas the Turbo 350 uses a cable. Bill Vander Werf "Wooliever, Matthew" wrote: > Hey all, > > I am sure that this has been accomplished before and I am in need of some > tips! I am swapping out my TH350 for a fresh TH400 in my '66 Malibu. Here > are some of the questions I am encountering: > > Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for > the cross member locating 6" further to the rear? > > Obviously I need a new slip yoke. Any recommendations for a manufacturer > for this and the U-joint? > > Is it absolutely necessary to "trim" the drive shaft due to the TH400 being > ~1/2 inch longer, or is there some other solution? > > It would appear the torque converter is a straight swap. Am I missing > something here, or is this true? > > Of course any other tips and/or recommendations are most welcome. Thanks in > advance! > > Reading all of the posts in this group has been just the motivation that I > have needed to get off my a** this summer and start tooling again. Much fun > as I am sure that you can all appreciate!!! > > Thanks again, > > Matt > > Matt Wooliever > 1966 Malibu > Gaithersburg, MD > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] TH350 to 400 swap in '66
Is there any simple workaround (other than drilling new mounting holes) for the cross member locating 6" further to the rear? If it's like my 69, it will just slide back. There should be more than one set of holes. Obviously I need a new slip yoke. Any recommendations for a manufacturer for this and the U-joint? Is it absolutely necessary to "trim" the drive shaft due to the TH400 being ~1/2 inch longer, or is there some other solution? > You might want to just get a different driveshaft from a junkyard. If you trim yours it will have to be re-balanced. It certainly can be done, but it would be easier to just swap in one that fits. Send me your zip code and I'll see if I can find one near you on the junkyard network. It would appear the torque converter is a straight swap. Am I missing something here, or is this true? > Not sure. I could check on the store computer to see if it shows the same p/n. I'll try to do that later today. One tip: of course you will want to make sure that the torque converter is properly seated. It will click into place. Make sure that after you bolt it to the flywheel, you can turn the flywheel by hand. If it's jammed up (from the TC not being all the way in), you'll damage your new transmission. John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
