I did a swap back in 88 on my 1984 S-10, it has a 305 with a 700R4.
I am so glad I did because the overdrive gives much better gas milage
than the 350th. I also a have a part number for you on the vacuum
switch to use for the lock up or you can just put a toggle on the dash
for when you are on the highway. As far as the kickdown cable, the
adjustment is VERY critical. I had to rebuild the 700R4 after 30,000
because the cable was not adjusted correctly. It now has 60,000
since it was rebuilt again and no problems at all. What I did was go
back to the stock ratchet adjuster and cables vs the custom setup
I originally had.
Jeff Cerniglia
1959 GMC fleetside
1957 Chevrolet Belair
1964 Pontiac Catalina
-----Original Message-----
From: Edward T. Dingo <cen36932@centuryinter.net>
To: Trucks list <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2001 1:59 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] 350th or 700R4 in a TF?
>I have a 57 3100, '68 327 to be installed very soon. Can get a 350th,
>rebuilt, with new convertor, for $200. That is the route I had planned
>on. My son told me tonight he knows of a guy, 17 years in the tranny
>re-building business, who has 700R4s, rebuilt, for $300, with warranty.
>I am planning in the future to go to later model rear, lower
>numerically, for milage and 5 bolt wheels to go with disks and 5 bolt
>fronts. Anyone out there who has gone the 700R4 route give me some info
>on this swap? Will universal tubular tranny mount for 350th work with
>the o/d trans? Seem to have read a magazine article on the swap, but
>don't remember where or when. Giving away my age. If I get the o/d for 3
>
>hunnert, how much more $, and for specifically what items, will I need ?
>
> Any and all info, input, tips, and tricks are appreciated. Thanks in
>advance.
>
>P.S. May have an orig. 6 cyl, 3 speed stick available for sale or swap.
>
>Ed in Mich
>'57 3100
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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