1989 Ford F150 Manual trans to auto trans

1989 FORD F-150
110,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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TIMBERARTIST
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How hard is it to change an Manual trans to an automatic trans? I have found all kinds of automatic transmissions for this vehicle and no good manual transmissions.What other parts would I need? flywheel, maybe the drive shaft, Do I need the computer out of the donor vehicle or any other wiring?
Any help would be appercaited.
Thank you
Aug 17, 2009 at 3:31 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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you will need the trans, converter, wiring harness, computer, driveshaft modification, possibly a different crossmember,shifter and there will be some other small things, there always is in this kind of swap. Personally I would fix the manual and sell that truck adn get an auto if that is what you are after
Aug 17, 2009 at 3:41 AM
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TIMBERARTIST
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Thank you
I'm looking to keep it. The vehicle was from Texas and has NO rust. Not a thing you see here in Michigan. Thanks again I'll keep looking for the manual.
Aug 17, 2009 at 3:46 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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No problem. Hate to see you get into a snowball situation
Aug 17, 2009 at 3:53 AM
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