73 Auto removed

[Diseazd]

I just pulled my 73 auto transmission today. A couple questions.....1) I unplugged the 4 wires from the passenger side of the auto-t .......which wires do I splice together to over-come the car thinking it's in park to start? 2 wires were male ( both red and black) and 2 were female. 2) I plan to install a 77 five speed. Does that require any cutting. Also, I removed the shifter plate on the console and unbolted the shifter assembly. Now what do I use for a plate to cover the inner and outter shift boot for the manual shifter? 3) The radiator had two tranny fluid lines going into the bottom of the radiator. I removed the lines.......Do I have to plug those inlets? I assume not since the tranny fluid was just runnig thru the radiator to keep it cool.If no oil is left, why plug 'em. Thanks Guy

[SteveJ]

According to page AT-51, the wires for the inhibitor switch are black with yellow stripes.

[Diseazd]

Steve......That would be the 2 female connector wires (black with yellow stripes). If I splice the 2 together, will that solve the ignition problem? Also, out of curiosity, what are the red and black wires?

[SteveJ]

Those are for the reverse switch. If you don't have a copy of the FSM, it would be wise to download the 73 and 77. That way you also have information on your "new" transmission.

By the way, since the wires are both female, I would just make a male-to-male jumper and coat it liberally with plasticoat or similar material to prevent corrosion.

[Diseazd]

Will do......Thanks for your help. By the way if anyone wants the automatic transmission (41,000 original miles), they can have it if they can pick it up. It worked perfect. Guy

[ozconnection]

Here's something a little different for you Guy

Why don't you just remove the inhibitor switch from the transmission and keep it plugged into the harness?

No cutting/splicing of wires and your harness remains original.

You could be tricky and place the switch in the cabin and devise a way to make into a kill switch!! :bulb:

Just a thought.

[Diseazd]

Hi OZ........That's definitely a different approach.......That would remind me that it was an auto-car......I'm trying to forget!

[kenz240z]

Guy, I think you will need an inner shift boot retainer like the one in the 1st photo attached. I put a 5-speed from an '82 ZX in my '73. No cutting required. But, you will probably need to install the tab to clip the clutch line into. It mounts on the passenger side inner frame rail close to the firewall. My '73 was an automatic car and did not have the tab. There were a couple of dimples there, presumably for locating the tab when they were welded in at the factory. I simply drilled a couple of holes and mounted the tab with sheet metal screws. Attached are a couple of photos of it. Hopefully you can get both of these items from the donor car. To remove the clutch line tab, simply drill out the spot welds.

[Diseazd]

Ken......Thanks for your reply......The inner shift boot retainer looks easy.....how about the outter leather shift boot cover.....how is that attached? As far as the hydraulic clutch line, I think I'm going to get Eiji to make me a flexible hard line to go from the clutch master cylinder to the slave cylinder. Mine has no stationary clutch line clip either. Oh by the way....where do you buy an inner shift boot retainer? Thanks........Guy

[SteveJ]

The boot attaches with clips. Look at the Black Dragon catalog. You can find them there.

[Diseazd]

Will do Steve.....by the way....I made a jumper for the inhibitor like you suggested......got my pedals installed with springs etc......you need tiny hands and fingers to get in the pedal box....I have neither. We're going to install the tranny next weekend, then the master cylinder and clutch line, then the new modified L24....I appreciate everyone helping me on this.................Guy

[SteveJ]

When I had to do some work on my brakes that involved adjusting the rod to the master vac, I build a wooden bench about the height of the door sill. That way I could lie on my back a little more easily to work under the steering column.