Misc Questions
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Misc Questions
I have a couple of questions about my 74' and putting it together:
1. Is the trans dipstick specific to a Corvette or will a generic of the shelve one work?
2. What does the lever on the transmission look like and where can I find one? Its a TH-400 with a cable shift, is there a bracket for the cable besides the lever or does the cable just go on to the lever? I've called a few places for this part but they say I would need to go with a used one. I have been given numbers of used parts places to call but no luck.
3. What is the best procedure or maybe the only way to install the engine and trans? I want to have a plan before I start. Trans first and then drop in the engine or can the two go in together?
1. Is the trans dipstick specific to a Corvette or will a generic of the shelve one work?
2. What does the lever on the transmission look like and where can I find one? Its a TH-400 with a cable shift, is there a bracket for the cable besides the lever or does the cable just go on to the lever? I've called a few places for this part but they say I would need to go with a used one. I have been given numbers of used parts places to call but no luck.
3. What is the best procedure or maybe the only way to install the engine and trans? I want to have a plan before I start. Trans first and then drop in the engine or can the two go in together?
Melting Slicks
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From: Vero Beach FL
Hey Brain
I bought a transmission dipstick and tube from Summit for a TH400. I know some of the vendors here offer both specifically for corvettes. There is a bracket that the cable slips into that attaches to the transmissions pan and again is sold by the supporting vendors. Hope this helps some.
Scott
I bought a transmission dipstick and tube from Summit for a TH400. I know some of the vendors here offer both specifically for corvettes. There is a bracket that the cable slips into that attaches to the transmissions pan and again is sold by the supporting vendors. Hope this helps some.
Scott
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The cable is hanging there, that's the way it came. Yeah I guess putting a WTB message is the next step. There was a place in St Louis that was going to get back to me if they had one but didn't hear anything for a week. Any advice on dropping in the engine and trans.
