[DML] Re: DELOREAN AUTO TRANS SWAP

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Jay - As far as I know, the engine itself is identical between the 5-
speed and the automatic.  You will have to remove the flywheel and 
other clutch components from the "new" engine, and replace them with 
the flex plate and torque converter from the automatic 
configuration.  The starter and other ancilliary parts should work 
just fine.  The subject line of your post is kind of misleading in 
terms of what you are actually asking about (BTW).  This would be a 
good time to take the torque converter and have it completely cleaned 
out and inspected.  Also, the engine rear main seal and transmission 
front seal can be easily changed at this time, just to be on the safe 
side.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248  "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Wizard" <wizard@xxxx> wrote:
> I have an 81 DeLorean (automatic trans) and want to swap the ENGINE
> only, not the transmission with a spare engine out of an 81 DeLorean
> (standard trans).  Anyone done this before?  Any issues I should 
know about.
> 
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> JAY




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