I am getting ready to replace the tired old 4 speed LC tranny in my '72 FJ40. I have been considering going to a SM465 or SM420, and I have a good spare 3 speed transfer case that I want to use. I'm sure either tranny will work good with my T/C but I do have questions for those of you who are using either of these trannies.
1. Will both trannies bolt up to the 3 speed bellhousing?
2. Can I use the mechanical shifter from a 4 speed T/C to replace the vacuum shifter on the 3 speed T/C?
3. If I choose to go with the AA adapter between the tranny and T-case, will the total length of the drive train require a CV joint drive shaft in the rear?
Background on truck:
Stock F engine
4 speed LC from '78 (currently)
Thanks in advance
Randy
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1. Will both trannies bolt up to the 3 speed bellhousing?
2. Can I use the mechanical shifter from a 4 speed T/C to replace the vacuum shifter on the 3 speed T/C?
3. If I choose to go with the AA adapter between the tranny and T-case, will the total length of the drive train require a CV joint drive shaft in the rear?
Background on truck:
Stock F engine
4 speed LC from '78 (currently)
Thanks in advance
Randy
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