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sfd902 Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2004 Posts: 1 Location: spokane wa
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:49 am Post subject: transmissions |
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I have just purchased this 1973 thing, It has an automatic transmission 3speed, does anyone know if this is factory. also repower of the motor anybody have any recommendations for motor size. I need Help |
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bljones Resident Wit
Joined: February 08, 2002 Posts: 2377 Location: ontario canada
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Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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is it a fully auto transmission, or a "semi-auto"(no clutch, but you still have to shift)?
I've never heard of a Thing with a semi-auto from new, although it is possible for one to have been installed at a later date, from a semi-auto ghia or bug. A fully auto trans, like a type three, four or bus, is a whole different kettle of fish and isn't a simple interchange with a type one trans, so unless someone's done a great deal of hackwork to your car, chances are you don't have one of those.
Semi-autos aren't real receptive to increases in power, because of the flexplate and the vacuum activated shift system. It's hard to install dual carbs for example. _________________ OG JHC
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2004 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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The automatic (or semi-automatic) was not available on the Thing. Someone must have put it in there at a later date. |
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