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  1. 6

    Locate Toploader?

    Scuzzlebutt, Any comments on the 3 different adapters I mentioned above??
  2. 6

    Locate Toploader?

    I have seen 3 adapters all different lengths. 6 inches, 8 13/16 & 9 3/8's . Supposedly the 6 cyl is the 6", 8 13/16" is the RAT and 9 3/8's" is the RAN. I am assumming the 8 13/16th" is the one I need. Help?
  3. 6

    Locate Toploader?

    Toploader should have 10 bolts. Does anyone know which intermediate housing I can use for the conversion. I was told the RAN 3 speed housing is to long. That I can only use the RAT as it is 3/4'' shorter . If I use the RAN tail housing (after machining for the larger bearing and drilled for the...
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    Locate Toploader?

    Hey Madgyver does this make any sense?? I called Duffs to ask about the 3 speed adapter and related machining and hole drilled to accept the toploader shift rail. They said I can only use a 3 speed adapter from a RAT transas it is approx. 1 inch shorter that the adapter from a RAN tranny. If i...
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    four speed top loader to c4 automatic Question

    I would be very interested purchasing your TLoader. What aparts are included? And what kind of shifter do you have? Last but not least where are you located? When might you be taking it out?
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    Locate Toploader?

    Thanks for the info, any chance you can give me a complete list of parts needed to do this conversion. I need the tranny and the adapter (output shaft how many spline?) Any ideas on where I can purchase the adapter? What is the intermediate housing? Is that the housing that bolts up the trans...
  7. 6

    Locate Toploader?

    Forgot to ask you about my gears 350 any problems with the 4 speed? Thanks
  8. 6

    Locate Toploader?

    Site looks great. What all do I need? Tranny, adapter(output shaft) Intermediate housing(do they have these or will I have to find one somewhere else?) Can you give me a parts list of everything I need to do the conversion. Would Be great. Sounds like the tranny is available just not sure where...
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    four speed top loader to c4 automatic Question

    What the heck could be the problem?? I am thinking of going from a 3 spd. to the TL this concerns me a bit based on the cost and then having to start over?
  10. 6

    Locate Toploader?

    Supermott! Thanks for all the info! Can you give me a list of all the parts needed to convert from a 3 speed to the toploader. Is the intermediate housing the same as an adampter ? Also i am running 3.50 gears is there any problems when going to the 4 speed? Thanks Again
  11. 6

    Locate Toploader?

    What did it set you back? Was it complete? How well did the install go? Did you have to have it rebuilt?
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    Locate Toploader?

    My RAT 3 speed just died and would like to stay with a 4 speed mostly for street. Looking at the tech write up this would be the best way for me to go with the least amount of mods. Nothing listed in the classified any suggestions? Help!
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    Best Durable Shifter?

    Thanks for the insights gents. Had no idea Hurst makes Duffy's shifters. Purchased the rebuild kit and contemplating the replacing the T shifter with a Duff matching. Any problems I should be aware of. Duffs said T Case shifter is an east bolt on with boot and chrome trim bezel that screws into...
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    Best Durable Shifter?

    Have a Duff 3 speed with broken linkage. It's not that old so I am reluctant to replace same. Any reccomendationson a durable, short throw replacement. Or does Duff make a rebuild kit for their product which may have been upgraded over the years. Have a friend that has a Hurst however his hand...
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    Brake Light on Dash wont go off

    No Luck, Made sure the MC was topped. Slowly pressed the brake (hard) several times and all I could see was the light dim a little for a split second and that was it. I checked the proportioning valve and it looks pretty new. It's brass about an 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. Two inlets on one...
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    Brake Light on Dash wont go off

    I had a brake fluid leak in the line from the master cyl at the coupling to the proportioning valve and lost mucho brake fluid. Repaired the leak, filled the master (both reservoirs) blead the brakes and they seem to work fine. However, the light on the dash below the ignition switch is still on...
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    Frame to roll bar tie in kits...

    JaxLax where did you purchase you core frame tie-In. I would like to go into their web site and check it out. Was it diffuicult to install?
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    Arcadian Blue (F) 69 Sport ??

    Need Help in trying to match my factory paint. I purchased a paint chip sheet from Bishko Books for 69-77 Ford trucks. I was able to match my 69 Sport color to Arcadian Blue (F) and it states 69 as the only year for that color. (It seems much closer to my color than Sky View Blue). In posting a...
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    Paint Code to Match Factory Color

    DesertBug, did you pick up your insert yet? Curious as to how they came out?
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    Dipsticks and headers?

    The Lokar works fine. Have a 69 with a 302 and it went right on. The toughest part was pulling the header bolt out to mount the bracket. Make sure you start with fresh oil and adjust the dip stick upwards or downwards to mark showing full. Then tighten the set screw in the handle and your ready...
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