in desperate need of an auto box

[DaMuN]

hi, im really new to fords.
My 78 escort van is the first ford i have ever owned and boy does it need work . it has currently got a manual 4sp behind the 2L pinto. i need a automatic box because i cant drive manuals any more. im actually having trouble finding any escort auto box at them moment so i was wondering if a gearbox from a different ford would fit with minimal fuss.

thank you any help would be greatly appreciated

[Marquis]

Not sure If it is the same,but I have one in my Cortina (attached to a 6 cyl)
Being wanting to put my manual in for about 8 weeks but screwed my shoulder.
Great condition. Prob to far from you anyway

[muzzy]

Originally Posted by DaMuN

hi, im really new to fords.
My 78 escort van is the first ford i have ever owned and boy does it need work . it has currently got a manual 4sp behind the 2L pinto. i need a automatic box because i cant drive manuals any more. im actually having trouble finding any escort auto box at them moment so i was wondering if a gearbox from a different ford would fit with minimal fuss.

thank you any help would be greatly appreciated

Please send me a private message with phone number, I know someone who is restoring a van , and is changing from auto to manual, so has the box and pedal box, linkages etc.
muzza

[JimStone]

Auto version has a larger trans tunnel from factory - going manual to auto will need some panel work to make it fit.

[DaMuN]

JIMSTONE how much larger>smaller are you talking about? minor modification and alterations or serious work? it doestnt really matter as i will be doing the swap regardless, i just want to know what im in for

thanks MUZZY i'll send you a PM

[muzzy]

Originally Posted by DaMuN

JIMSTONE how much larger>smaller are you talking about? minor modification and alterations or serious work? it doestnt really matter as i will be doing the swap regardless, i just want to know what im in for

thanks MUZZY i'll send you a PM

Originally Posted by Scooter

Thanks mate. Yeah I googled that number and most the stuff came up in a foreign language. But like I said, that is on the box, it does not mean this is the correct unit from that box, but I think it is.

Is a hammer job the best way to fit the box is to lower engine on longer crossmember bolts and put the box in level
Muz

[75corty]

I got a td cortina with the pinto and im Putting in a manual box early in the new year not sure if u still wanted one but im up on sunshine coast. I guess u could have it if u wanted to work out a way to get it. I shoooould have it out by feb.