Auto Engine
Auto Engine
Hello, I have the chance to buy a twin carb engine from an automatic T3. I fancy having a go at rebuilding and upgrading it but don't want to mess about my original engine. So my question is: Other than the flywheel/torque converter on the rear of the engine are there any other differences between an auto and a manual engine? I ask as there would be no point buying it if it will not fit my manual 1965 car (with a flywheel change). Thanks
Re: Auto Engine
I beleive the distrubutor is different as well, an easy thing to change. Otherwise I think its all interchangable.
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Re: Auto Engine
I don’t believe there is any difference to the Engine itself, only the Ancilliaries i.e. nothing that can’t be swapped over from your Engine in a Manual Car. Torque Converter and Drive Plate ( Flex Plate ) are the most obvious. I believe the Starter Motor on an Automatic is heavier duty than a Manual. The Throttle Linkage is different due to the Kick Down Switch arrangement. The Carburettors are different, due to an extra Vacuum Hose Connection on the Left Carburettor and little Valve thingy on the Throttle Body of both Carburettors that I think has something to do with getting the Engine to Tickover when in Gear and the car is stationary. There’s also a 1/2” or so Manifold Connection for the Vacuum Hose to the Auto Transmission ( to do with Changing Gear under Load ? ) and yes the Distributor is different. Don’t think the Manual versions have a Dual Vacuum Unit ? so there’s one Vacuum Connection less. The Automatic has one Vacuum Hose to the Left Inlet Manifold, and the one to the Left Carburettor at the point of the Throttle Butterfly.
Re: Auto Engine
Thank you s.unsworth. More differences than I thought and it would not have been so straightforward to use the Carbs, which is one reason I wanted it. Anyway I've bought a manual engine today as it happens
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Re: Auto Engine
I think everything on the Engine from an Automatic could be adapted / swapped to work on a Manual Transmission Car. Not even sure the difference in the Carburettors would be any problem. I am just aware of the differences because we have owned our 1972 Type 3 Automatic Twin Carb. Variant since 1988
Re: Auto Engine
The only other physical difference in the auto case is a cutout towards the back of the case to allow access to the flexplate bolts. Its probably the most universal case you can get
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