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Topic: swapping a T-10 for a top loader--any problems??
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1320
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-23-2001 11:35 PM
   
As some of you know, we have a '73 Mach 1 w/ 351C and a 4-speed, which is a T-10. I need to replace the clutch and rebuild the tranny (leaks and grinds thru the gears). My question is, what needs to be done to change the trans over to a top loader and what parts need to be replaced (crossmember, drive shaft, etc) to accomplish this. Also, if I pick up a used top loader in good condition what should I look for before buying it.
Any and all help (or advice) is appreciated.------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughters)
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richard bohm
Gearhead Posts: 373
From: tucson,az-luray,va
Registered: May 2001
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posted 10-23-2001 11:46 PM
first shopping for a top loader, look for a small block trans. the input shaft is slightly longer i dont remember how much off hand. second remove the top cover and check the gears for damage, and the shift forks for bending. check the smoothness of the shifting and for any roughness in gear when turning the input shaft. as for swaping it, it should bolt in place of the T-10. you might have to change the output yoke.
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1320
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-24-2001 11:54 PM
Thanks for the info Richard.
One other question, how much should I pay for a good top loader (anyone)???------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughters)
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 2205
From: in the RV, moving soon from SC to VA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 10-25-2001 03:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 71RESTO:
how much should I pay for a good top loader (anyone)???
Somebody had one for sale and I posted this, but I bought a freshly rebuilt sb toploader with a brand new Hurst shifter complete for $750. The shifter alone was about 200 or $250. Your shifter from the T-10 is the same as for the toploader and will swap out no problem, so I'd say $500 for a GOOD bare toploader.
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Bob Hopkins
Gearhead Posts: 362
From: BRIDGEPORT NJ USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 10-25-2001 04:10 PM
Damn I am gitting old but how did you git a T-10 in a71Stang Ithought all 4/speeds after65 were toploaders? My 63 T-10 has 23/1" splines all toploaders are either 1 1/8"-10 spline or 1 3/8" 10 spline
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1320
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-25-2001 08:41 PM
Thanks for the info Sam!!!!!! I currently have a Hurst shifter on it, so that is going to be changed over to the new tranny.
Bob, I thought the same thing as you, but unfortunately I have a T-10 in it, so maybe a previous owner changed out the toploader for some reason.------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughters)
M Member #730
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