going from manual to automatic (crazy I know)

krivman65 · 04-01-2012, 10:59 AM

Ok, so I have an engine that had a 5spd behind it and am trying to bolt up an automatic. It appears that the end of the eccentric shaft is different!!!!

Believe you me, I would rather have a manual, but I am not cutting up the tunnel to fit this 5spd in there.(it's a '73 rx2) Has anybody heard of an adapter to go this direction? Or do I just have to bite the bullet and rebuild my original motor?

2gslse · 04-01-2012, 11:58 AM

I don't think the eccentric is any different from 1 trans type to another could you post up some pics of what you are seeing?

RETed · 04-04-2012, 05:28 AM

It might looks different cause the input shaft on the automatic transmission doesn't require a pilot bearing like a manual transmission requires.

Remove the pilot bearing (and seal), and it should fit.

-Ted

Drama · 04-17-2012, 02:42 PM

It will fit for sure, just do as RETed said, I done all generation from auto to manual and vise versa.

04-01-2012, 10:59 AM	#1
krivman65 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: McPherson, KS Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	going from manual to automatic (crazy I know) Ok, so I have an engine that had a 5spd behind it and am trying to bolt up an automatic. It appears that the end of the eccentric shaft is different!!!! Believe you me, I would rather have a manual, but I am not cutting up the tunnel to fit this 5spd in there.(it's a '73 rx2) Has anybody heard of an adapter to go this direction? Or do I just have to bite the bullet and rebuild my original motor?

04-01-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va Posts: 440 Rep Power: 18	I don't think the eccentric is any different from 1 trans type to another could you post up some pics of what you are seeing? __________________ ____________________________________________ 1976 Cosmo needing lots of work 1993 Rx-7 410 RWHP single turbo toy 1985 Rx-7 toy/project car 411HP stoplight terror 2001 Dodge ram 4wd.parts hauler 2016 Ram 2500 cause its a hemi 2006 VW TDI commuter __________________________________________ I guarantee there's a pregnant redneck teenager somewhere in a shitty trailer park that thinks "Ebola would be a lovely name for their child"...

04-17-2012, 02:42 PM	#4
Drama Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond,Ky Posts: 227 Rep Power: 18	It will fit for sure, just do as RETed said, I done all generation from auto to manual and vise versa. __________________ 10th A.E. with 94 Twin Turbo FD Engine, With a precision turbo SC 60. Tokico Blues, B & G springs, Racing beat sway bars, Fender braces, F & R strut braces, Stainless brake hose`s, Toe eliminator busings, Carbon/Kelvar GT300 hood, Depo Gauges,Catz fogs,Sparco 383 steering wheel, 3rd gen shifter knob. Falken Anzenis Rt 615`s Front wheels 17X8+35 245/40 Rear wheels 17X9+44 with 5mm spacer 275/40