Re: [T3] Changing Auto to manual

[David Sanderson <porschedave@rennlist.net>]

<x-flowed>>Are there arny hassles with changing an automatic SB to a 4 speed?  I would
> imagine the actual trans swap is easy, what about up at the shifter?
>
> Jim Showker
hi Jim

I had a manual pan that was shot. I found an excellent pan from an 
automatic so I modified the automatic so that I could use the 
standard. It was not too difficult. I have posted some information on 
our website, below (SUDAMA). Essentially, I cut the mounting plate 
from a manual transmission car and welded it in place in the auto 
pan. The auto shift assembly is larger and sits in a different spot. 
To position the stick shift I used the front firewall as a reference. 
Once that was in place, there is a tube that runs the length of the 
tunnel for the clutch cable. I was able to weld the front end onto 
the cross member that was in tunnel. I accessed this through the hole 
in the front of the pan where the shift tube exits, when you need to 
replace it. I also had to drill a hole at the rear of the pan where 
the clutch cable exits. Finally, you'll have to cut open a section at 
the rear of the pan that provides a access to the 
shift-tube/transmission assembly. I made a tracing of the orinigal 
and was able to use a sabre saw to cut the outline. In the end the 
job was not difficult and we're pretty pleased with the results. Hope 
this helps.

Dave
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