OK. I have looked in the search feature, learned a little, it was good to know stuff, but could NOT find a project exatly like mine.
Here is the deal, I have a 1965 C-10 Stepside that has been in the family since new. It is in desparate need of restoration! So, I put it in the shop here last week, and started the teardown. The orriginal setup as a 230 I-6 with a "3 on the tree" transmission, both of wich are shot. We are building a 250ci. I-6 to replace the 230. I have purchased a 700R4 from a 1987 R10. ( Someone said this was accually a "4L60" transmission, and it was a later, stronger trans. )
Do you know what flywheel ( Flexplate) I need to order to hook this trans up to this engine?
Has anyone put a 250 I-6 and 700R4 in place of an 3 speed manual in a 1963 - 1966 C-10 pickup?
It is my understanding that I am going to have to custom build a transmission mount bracket, is that correct? Also, if I use a floor shift kit from B&M, can I not make the transmission shift when I move the lever and do away with the T.V. cable?? ( Kind of a "manually shifted automatic" ,,, if you will ) The truck has a 4.10:1 rear axle. Thus the reason why I wanted a 700R4 instead of a TH350. I have not started the rebuild of the 250 motor yet. Will be starting on it this week. Any last minute Ideas or preformance tips? I am hoping when done with the engine & auto overdrive, running at 55 mph, I will avg. 20 MPG or so.
I am sure I will have a bazillon questions to ask during the restoration on this truck, but for now, this is where I stand. The body work & painting are no-brainers for me. Have done several truck's before in reguards to paint & body. But this is the FIRST time I have ever removed a motor & transmission and done a comletely different engine / trans swap.
