switching from manual to automatic

[Luva65wagon]

Another option, depending on your other estimate, of course, is to get a newer 200 6 and a C4 and do a swap. I just looked on Craigslist and saw a complete motor/3-speed automatic (C4) for $750!

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/p...577912071.html

Relatively simple swap since it's the same engine mounts (you'll need a transmission mount, which is available). Driveline will need to be made at Drivelines NW for a couple hundred, but for about $1000 (plus labor) you're gonna have a totally upgraded car.

Again, this depends on the condition of the donors and labor. But it may be way less than a motor rebuild alone and you'll have the automatic you need. .

[dhbfaster]

Hi Noelle,
I have a three on the tree with a 144 and I live in a neighborhood with some pretty steep hills for sure.
When I first drove it in my neighborhood- before it was restored - I was sweating bullets if I had to stop on these hills- especially if someone came up behind me. (Of course the breaks might have had something to do with that too, but that’s another story!)
AFTER the engine was rebuilt, the transmission was rebuilt, and the new clutch was in (thanks to Roger and Gene).it is a completely different car. No problem on the hills. No clutch chatter- and it sort of just seems forgiving now. I think the added torque from the engine might have helped too. Practice hasn’t hurt either.
So, it may not end up as bad as you think. Getting it back close to new might make a big difference.
FYI, I know a good transmission shop if you need one.

[Luva65wagon]

Talked to a gentleman at the swap meet today who is offering a 170/fordomatic from a comet -for free- as long as anyone but him pulls it out. This would give you opportunity to get all the mounts and shift linkage too, I would think. I have his contact info of you are interested in contacting him just to get more details.

[ew1usnr]

talked to a gentleman at the swap meet today who is offering a 170/fordomatic from a comet -for free- as long as anyone but him pulls it out.

"FORDOMATIC DRIVE: The finest, most versatile automatic ever built." "Easier, safer, more thrilling to drive." Yea!
Falcons had a special two-speed Fordomatic that had an aluminum case and did not have the manual first gear (low) that was included with the original Fordomatic. The Falcon Fordomatic just had the automatic second and third gears (intermediate and high). Ford thought that the Falcon was so light weight that it did not need the extra low gear.

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