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Technical 64 Newport 4 speed convesion question?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by schreddr, Oct 22, 2014.

  1. schreddr
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    Does any one know if I can just (Swap) the three speed with the 4? I have the bellhousing for the 4 speed. and the trans is the (Flange) type. Linkage is what I am most curious about. Any info is appreciated. Thaks..
     
  2. cptn60
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    What is the casting # off your bellhousing? I would get that and call Brewer's Performance; ask for Wayne or Dan. 937-698-4259. They've been awful helpful in the past. Good luck
     
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  3. 73RR
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    Some of the early 3-spd boxes had bolt patterns unlike the A-833. This is fairly easy to check if you have the 4-spd on the bench...crawl under the car with a tape measure and check the bolt pattern.
    IIRC the front bearing retainer should be the same on the early A-833.
    If the bolt pattern is off then find a correct bell and double check it for the bearing retainer diameter.

    Don't expect the 3-spd linkage to fit/work on the A-833.

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  4. schreddr
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    Ya. I believe the 4 speed has 3 shifting forks not 2. I was trying to find out if the 4 speed linkage will fit without destroying the floor board. I am not going to bother if I have to destroy some part of a nice original car. I'll just leave er be.. Thanks.
     
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  6. schreddr
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    My car does have the factory 3 speed tunnel. It is a factory 3 on the floor. There is probably enough xtra room for the 4 speed and linkage. Thank you. Research Research. :)
     

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