[T2] Standard to Automatic conversion in a '77

[Old Volks Home]

In addition to the 003 vacuum setup, you better hope the Vacuum Modulator
Valve is working.  Without it, the trans is a lawn ornament.  Modulators
haven't been available new for over decade and are VER hard to find good
used.

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Jim Thompson
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75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
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On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM, <mbjeeper at aol.com> wrote:

> I am contemplating changing my daughter's '77 from a 4 speed to an
> automatic for various reasons.  The bus is no longer FI, so the ECM is not
> a problem.
> I have done a huge amount of work to this bus already and it is a known
> quantity, so I would much rather change it over than sell and start over.
>  Besides, the standard has a bad synchronizer for 2nd gear (at least), and
> will need to come out (again) anyway.
> I have two of the early automatics (003) but no shift linkage or shifter.
>  I know that the later autos are better, but if I can find the shifter and
> related parts for the early box, I am willing to go with it.
> I would need the shifter and linkage, the front mount, and the axles.
>