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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 328 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 328 | I might be upgrading to a 700R4 and I was wondering, do I need to remove the whole engine to replace it? I hope not, cause I don't have a hoist.
Also, I might paint it. I know I'll need a high-heat tolerance paint. What's a good brand/type to go with? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | What engine is in it? What year truck? 
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 328 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 328 | Well....DANG I know I'm not supposed to ask questions if it's not a pre-73. But it's an 85 305V8. It's open driveshaft. Originally a TH350. Sorry Peg  hehe | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 109 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 109 | Ok... here goes....
It bolts right in, no problems. rear mount may be different, probably not. You need a new 700R4 converter, and wiring for the lockup. (they sell kits for this at Summit,... )
Driveshaft should be same, so is yoke, usually.
Here's the killer tho..... DO NOT FORGET to buy the carb. kickdown adapter to lengthen the throw to the kickdown cable. (Also known as throttle pressure cable). You will never get it just right without this....... I learned the hard way!
If you decide to buy a non-lockup converter, make sure you get the non-lockup valve mod kit for the trans also...... about $30 or so. Dont do that if your hauling loads tho........ builds up heat!
John Kennedy
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