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Automatic to Manual Transmission conversion?
  • DocHornetDocHornet
    Posts: 146Expert Adviser
    My Hydramatic went out a few weeks ago ('51 Hornet). I've been talking with Gus Souza about an exchange transmission, but now I'm entertaining the idea of converting over to a 3-speed manual with overdrive.

    Any one done this?

    Any guidance on possible source of parts?

    Will my differential ratio be okay for a manual?

    Phil
    Austin
  • Kevin C.Kevin C.
    Posts: 409Platinum Member
    Can't really help you on the swap, Phil. But you might want to post this question on the Hudson Forum.

    http://www.classiccar.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=showcat&catid=13&Itemid=152

    It does sound like a considerable amount of work to change over. Not to mention the parts you would need for the conversion. (flywheel, pressure plate, clutch, linkage, starter, etc):ohmy:

    Kevin C.
  • abogadosabogados
    Posts: 1Hitchhiker
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