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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:34 pm Post subject: 72 T3 or 71 Super trans in a 74 thing |
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Gear ratios ?
Is one better than the other for the thing?
Mine pops 1st gear
I have adjusted plate and cable and checked the shifter linkage (can be replaced but ok enuff for now)
Checked fluid
If I hold it In place I can feel it popping regularly but every half second
Friend might have a thing trans but I have the above 2 cars if I need them
T3 is Not currently in use and $$ wise I have less in it
But both cars are worth engine n trans at least..
Having trouble selling super so thinking just pull the motor n trans n sell body n such cheap _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:21 pm Post subject: Re: 72 T3 or 71 Super trans in a 74 thing |
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???? _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
Me of Course wrote: |
Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
PS4 "NKOGNEATO" |
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NY thing Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2010 Posts: 100 Location: Queens New York
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Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: 72 T3 or 71 Super trans in a 74 thing |
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If I remember correctly, I put a super tranny into my thing with the only difference in gears being the thing had 4.12 and the super had 3.88 r/p.
1-4 was the same. This is referring to AT and AV trannys
The super tranny may also need a nose cone conversion mount.
With the new 3.88 gear, I am able to go to a higher too speed in each gear, but it takes longer to get there. That's where a bigger motor comes in. |
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: 72 T3 or 71 Super trans in a 74 thing |
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my super altho im going to check the number on it
'67-'72 (AH) (a) 3.88 3.80 2.06 1.26 0.89 4.125 3.67
the 72 fasty i have... depending on trans number
'71-'72 3.61 3.80 2.06 1.26 0.88 3.875 3.41
'72-'77 3.79 3.78 2.06 1.26 3.875
so im to believe that putting my 72 fasty trans in it would be the best for all around?
i drive T3s 70-75 all the time
thing and a square bout the same weight too
and my 72 has a complete D-Jet F.I. engine in it too..Hmmmmm _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
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Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: 72 T3 or 71 Super trans in a 74 thing |
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sharkskinman wrote: |
the 72 fasty i have... depending on trans number
'71-'72 3.61 3.80 2.06 1.26 0.88 3.875 3.41
'72-'77 3.79 3.78 2.06 1.26 3.875 |
Type 3s never came with a 3.88 R&P in the trans. Only 4.12. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:13 am Post subject: Re: 72 T3 or 71 Super trans in a 74 thing |
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so will the T3 trans fit in and bolt up properly?
the Thing nose cone IS a 311 number
have wed and thurs off so im trying to get that swapped if it will work
and if i can get a seal kit for it quickly _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
Me of Course wrote: |
Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
PS4 "NKOGNEATO" |
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Bruce Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: 72 T3 or 71 Super trans in a 74 thing |
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The Type 3 hockey stick is different. Use the original one from your Thing trans. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
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