Author: Muswagon

Supporting the engine?

Ready to pull my 727 to be replaced with A833…

Question is how do I support the back of my 440 when I yank the trans?

The two most likely stupid ideas I had or a combo of both;

There is a one inch ish space between the oil pan and the drag link, I…

trunk spare tire well

Doing some panel work this winter while doing the 4 speed swap, starting with passenger floor pan and the hump etc..

My trunk floor is solid except for the tire well. One bracket for the tank is a bit weak but not to the point of falling off, and ther…

Lakewood BBM aluminum bell alignment ring question

The correct one in the kit is very tight on the trans side, and just as tight on the bell side. I have access to a lathe.

I would think it would be best to machine the OD to fit snug, then tap it onto the trans side as I install.

I don’t want the b…

440/Schumacher/Borgeson

Anyone have experience with this install with tri y’s and a 440? Just ordered my kit from Summit, and just want to know of any pitfalls.

Cannot handle the manual steering anymore, especially since I am converting to 4 speed

American Powertrain complete hydraulic conversion kit, NIB

Brand new American Powertrain Hydraulic conversion kit, NIB. Changed plans.

$500 USD shipped in canada or USA

This is the kit;

American Powertrain HMCH-01101G American Powertrain Hydramax Hydraulic Clutch Release Systems | Summit Racing

Borgeson power steering kit

My 71 Duster has a 73 center link, idler and pitman with a manual box I bought from classic industries with no specific car listed. Hodgepodge that works if ya will.

Its a 440 car and it was not a good idea to go manual, especially since I am converti…

Shifter rod mod and input question

I had the local ‘old school’ trans guy look at my A833, decodes as 68 Dart with a 318, not that it matters, but its in great shape so just doing the basic rebuild dealio so its full steam ahead. I had toyed with trying to rebuild it myself, I have neve…