well i located a manual bellhousing for a 5 bolt 289 and a 3 spd with a synchroed 1st gear.
my problem is that about 7 years ago i bought the engine and found an auto for it and have been using it that way, when i bought the engine it had a flywheel and plate for a manual on it, took them off and put them somewhere. now i cant find the dam things.
so first question is, is the 5 bolt flywheel smaller or have the 156 tooth ring gear, or is it the same as the 28 oz 302 flywheel.
second, im assuming i cant use the auto trans to engine plate. im thinking just bolt it straight up and buy a starter spacer.
third the bearing retainer wont fit into the belhousing but the tranny has the bolt patern for both 3 speeds, is it safe to turn down the retainer to fit(about .050 or .060, i have a lathe) or am i screwed there.
and finally where can i get a clutch fork,the pivot is toward the opening on the belhousing not on the other side.
my problem is that about 7 years ago i bought the engine and found an auto for it and have been using it that way, when i bought the engine it had a flywheel and plate for a manual on it, took them off and put them somewhere. now i cant find the dam things.
so first question is, is the 5 bolt flywheel smaller or have the 156 tooth ring gear, or is it the same as the 28 oz 302 flywheel.
second, im assuming i cant use the auto trans to engine plate. im thinking just bolt it straight up and buy a starter spacer.
third the bearing retainer wont fit into the belhousing but the tranny has the bolt patern for both 3 speeds, is it safe to turn down the retainer to fit(about .050 or .060, i have a lathe) or am i screwed there.
and finally where can i get a clutch fork,the pivot is toward the opening on the belhousing not on the other side.