Hello All,
I currently have a '74 302 in a '74 Maverick or Comet Chassis with a '32 Model A Body. (It's a kit car). All that matters is the 302 /AOD combo. I want to avoid pulling the AOD out again after it's in place. So the internals must be correct. This will be a "driveway swap" and i'm getting old.
I understand there are a few issues to consider.
1) Using the proper torque converter. I will be getting the converter with the AOD so I think that will be OK. But how to be sure?
2) The flex plate needs to be considered along with the harmonic balance. How do I tell what balance I have & then which Flex plate I need??? Then does the flex plate go on any which way or does it need to match the balance some how?
3) Tail housing length which will cause the Drive shaft to be shortened. Is this always the case?
4) Starter may need change????
Please if you have info on any or all, I would be thrilled to have your input.
Thanks, Mike
I currently have a '74 302 in a '74 Maverick or Comet Chassis with a '32 Model A Body. (It's a kit car). All that matters is the 302 /AOD combo. I want to avoid pulling the AOD out again after it's in place. So the internals must be correct. This will be a "driveway swap" and i'm getting old.
I understand there are a few issues to consider.
1) Using the proper torque converter. I will be getting the converter with the AOD so I think that will be OK. But how to be sure?
2) The flex plate needs to be considered along with the harmonic balance. How do I tell what balance I have & then which Flex plate I need??? Then does the flex plate go on any which way or does it need to match the balance some how?
3) Tail housing length which will cause the Drive shaft to be shortened. Is this always the case?
4) Starter may need change????
Please if you have info on any or all, I would be thrilled to have your input.
Thanks, Mike