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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #206558 is a reply to message #206522] |
Wed, 01 May 2013 17:09   |
chasingsummer
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I sent an inquiry, depending on what side of raleigh , I may be less than an hour away. Budget and wife may not permit me to purchase, but I do not mind inspecting if need be for someone. Assuming trans is sitting on the ground, can anyone share with me what I should see or etc to make this a have to have, or to make it a walk away from?
I also have no problems storing or assiting with transporting if it helps a fellow gmcer out.
thanks bgk
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #206651 is a reply to message #206522] |
Thu, 02 May 2013 17:24 |
chasingsummer
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I have sent second email thru c list to inquire.
I still have no problem going to check out if I hear back from owner. But I am limited on my knowledge, reference to knowing if should pass o on not. Or is any switch pitch worth getting?
brian
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #206652 is a reply to message #206651] |
Thu, 02 May 2013 17:38 |
George Beckman
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| chasingsummer wrote on Thu, 02 May 2013 15:24 |
I have sent second email thru c list to inquire.
I still have no problem going to check out if I hear back from owner. But I am limited on my knowledge, reference to knowing if should pass o on not. Or is any switch pitch worth getting?
brian
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As I understand the case is different, as there are the fluid circuits to operate the two speeds in the torque converter.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #206656 is a reply to message #206522] |
Thu, 02 May 2013 18:06 |
Cadillackeeper
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The case is the same 66-78.However it was drilled a c-hair different for 66/67.
The top ears mate,the dowel pins mate but the bottom 2 outside bolts are a little different.I drilled my block and have nuts and bolts down there.And yes if the convertor is not with it,you can still get one.The Buick guys are still using S/P for racing.
77 455 Elaganza II and 67 Animal, Built 500 Powered Eldo
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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #206674 is a reply to message #206656] |
Thu, 02 May 2013 21:18 |
GMC_LES
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It is my understanding that only the early Cadillac Eldorado THM425 has the different bell-housing bolt pattern. The Toronado THM425 had the same bell-housing pattern from 66-78. According to info in earlier discussions, the additional oil passages required for SP function are not machined into all THM 425 cases. Later cases (75-78?) are the most likely to not have them.
There are four main external identifiers for a SP THM425. The first three do not 100% guarantee that you have found a SP, but they are very good initial indicators. Only the fourth is a positive id item.
1) a 2 prong electrical connector on the side
2) a data plate with OJ 66 or OJ 67 for a Toronado,
AJ 66 or AJ 67 for an Eldorado
3) a final drive with an 8 bolt cover
4) the large outer splines on the pump housing (torque converter support) are approx 5/8" long for a SP. 1-1/4" long for a normal trans.
I may mot be 100% correct, so it might be best to check with Manny, Bruce Roe, or the other tranny savvy old timers here.
Les Burt
Montreal
On 2013-05-02, at 7:06 PM, anthony ezzo <ezzo@earthlink.net> wrote:
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> The case is the same 66-78.However it was drilled a c-hair different for 66/67.
> The top ears mate,the dowel pins mate but the bottom 2 outside bolts are a little different.I drilled my block and have nuts and bolts down there.And yes if the convertor is not with it,you can still get one.The Buick guys are still using S/P for racing.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #206687 is a reply to message #206522] |
Fri, 03 May 2013 06:43 |
chasingsummer
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I heard back from listing,
trans in nc, owner in virginia beach. He claims motor may also be available.
I have requested case numbers and etc.
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #206694 is a reply to message #206687] |
Fri, 03 May 2013 08:21 |
powerjon
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Yes, Brian is correct. I also contacted the seller and this is his reply.
i've got everything except motor. well, actually i've got motor as well but it is apart, albeit, I may not be using it now.
What specifically would you be interested in? The car itself had rust issues in much of the body/fenders.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On May 3, 2013, at 7:43 AM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
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> I heard back from listing,
> trans in nc, owner in virginia beach. He claims motor may also be available.
> I have requested case numbers and etc.
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> asheboro, nc
> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
> 118k miles and counting,
> DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] Switchpitch on NC craigslist [message #207071 is a reply to message #206694] |
Tue, 07 May 2013 11:10 |
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Bill Freeman
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Same guy was looking for a '67 425 Toro engine for his 442. I had a 66 425 and a 455 that were both out of the car. He didn't want my 66 because it had B heads, he wanted C heads. He didn't want a 455. Offered to sell him a 67 engine with C heads that was still in a car and running good, but instead he bought a complete 66 Toro (with B heads) from someone else. Now he is parting out the 66 he bought. Apparently the 66 he bought had an engine problem he couldn't fix so he asked if I would still sell him my 67 engine. I said yes but I don't have time to pull it for a couple of weeks. Have not heard back from him. Not sure if I even want to.
Bill Freeman
78 Royale 73 Sequoia
Colerain, North Carolina
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