Tranny Work Quote... need quick advice..

[Rustytruck]

Now you will have a good tranny that is reliable put a good cooler on it and enjoy. Id rather put in the drivetrain parts that makes it reliable than pay for body work that makes it look good. Now you know it has a good tranny and not just what someone says.

 

[74bronc]

[quote author=jeepster link=board=5;threadid=9598;start=15#69647 date=1033428264]<br>[quote author=74bronc link=board=5;threadid=9598;start=15#69587 date=1033420551]<br><br>Is there some way you could get the previous owner to pay for part of the rebuild? <br>[/quote]<br><br>Yea, Right, like thats gonna happen. "as is". Take your loss and move on.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Actually, in California, you have 3 days to back out of an automotive sale, regardless of the terms. I'm not sure if it's the same in other States.

 

[t2jeff]

situations like this are funny. Do you feel comfortable with the shop you chose? How long have they been around? Ask around. $350 is a lot, but it saves you busting your head trying to decide......good luck and don't sweat it!!!

 

[Outshine2]

Not sure how long they have been around, I just called around and went to one of the only shops that didn't immediately tell me that I either needed a complete rebuild or a new tranny, this was one of the only ones that even wanted to drive the vehicle around with me before assuming that... But it's still in there (was supposed to be out yesterday) apparently they are having mucho difficulty finding a '75 flexplate (the teeth on mine were pretty chipped up he said)... so it continues... oh well, I'll be able to drive my new Bronco someday!!

 

[66horse]

[quote author=Outshine2 link=board=5;threadid=9598;start=15#69966 date=1033505032]<br>Not sure how long they have been around, I just called around and went to one of the only shops that didn't immediately tell me that I either needed a complete rebuild or a new tranny, this was one of the only ones that even wanted to drive the vehicle around with me before assuming that... But it's still in there (was supposed to be out yesterday) apparently they are having mucho difficulty finding a '75 flexplate (the teeth on mine were pretty chipped up he said)... so it continues... oh well, I'll be able to drive my new Bronco someday!! <br>[/quote]<br><br>Shouldnt be that hard to find a flexplate. Pepboys carries them (not sure of the quality though). Also there is a good place in San Diego. I know you would have to pay shipping but it is called RPM.

 

[Outshine2]

Well he says (and this doesn't make much sense to me) that the '75 Bronco has a different flexplate than the 74 or the 76 Bronco... which seems very strange to me, he has ordered a couple of different flexplates from different vendors and none of them have matched up exactly... ????

 

[Rustytruck]

Yea the flex plate is a custom odd ball for the Bronco. Unfortunately I dont remember who carries them as a friend ran into the same problem a year ago.

 

[66horse]

[quote author=Outshine2 link=board=5;threadid=9598;start=15#69972 date=1033505515]<br>Well he says (and this doesn't make much sense to me) that the '75 Bronco has a different flexplate than the 74 or the 76 Bronco... which seems very strange to me, he has ordered a couple of different flexplates from different vendors and none of them have matched up exactly... ???? <br>[/quote]<br><br>Hmmm, that seems strange. Seems to me that you are bolting up a C-4 TC to a flexplate that is bolted onto a 302. Can someone explain what is different about this? I am buying a flexplate next week and would like to know.<br><br>Thanks,<br>Steve

 

[74bronc]

i think the torque converter diameter is the only thing that matters. As for a 74 and 76 being different than a 75, that is BS. 73-77 were the same as far as I know and I have never heard anything different. The only thing that would be different is if you have a different motor in there, such as an 81 or newer 302 with the 50 oz. balance. If you can't find one, call Gary at PRTC in Provo, Utah (801-373-9608) and he will hook you up with what you need. He has the right ones laying on the shelf in his shop. Mine cost me $28.00 through him and it was right the first time (I was converting to auto and didn't have one to match up).

 

[mark74ranger]

Yea, the Bronco does have a bastard flexplate. The bolt spacing to the torque convetor is different. Don't know why they did this, you can just swap it the standard bolt spacing setup. But you have to change the torque convertor too.

 

[Outshine2]

Yeah, I thought it was strange they were different... I don't know what to tell the guy then, he says the tranny is done and just waiting to go back in. He wasn't going to charge me labor to put the new flexplate in so I don't see any motivation for him to lie to me..?!? Unless he is stalling for time??

-- and even though the Early Bronco flexplates are unique, shouldn't a flexplate for a '71 Bronco with a 302 and C4 work on a '75 Bronco with a 302 and C4?? Or are the flexplates unique to each year of Bronco?

 

[Krusher]

Advanced Auto Parts here in the south, carry the flex plate. Bought mine for my 74 302 C4, paid $32, came in next day special order, perfect fit. I believe it was 161 or 164 tooth. They also had the torque converter @ $74.