Guys,

In the article it states you will need to machine the 312 "automatic" crank shaft in the area of the pilot bushing.

It states the crank is not deep enough to accept the stick shift transmission input shaft.



Is this correct? I find it hard to believe that Ford would have a stick shift crank and an automatic crank. I would think they would all be machined the same for economic reasons.



I plan on changing from the Ford-O-Matic to a stick using s stock Ford T-85 trans and would like to know up front before I begin. I don't want to remove the crank for machining.



Thanks for the information.

jim

  Jim Rowe Elkhorn, NE