converting a 273 to manual shift

[ben@npd]

has ayone done this? can it be done? I found a killer deal on one and would like to use it instead of buying a 271.

 

[Kronic_187]

my buddy @ the local wrecking yard has done it.... didn't look like it was that hard.... i beleive he split the case

 

[CaptainChrysler]

Yes, it can be done. I dilled and tapped the stub shaft for a 3/8" stud to hold a lever on. I used a short piece of 3/4" DD steering column tube since it fit right on the stub. After orientating it where it needed to be, welded that to a short strap. I should have made it a little longer though, becuase those things have a very stiff detent in them.

Maybe you could just swap out the shifter cam, but I was told they are different?

This was on a ford 273.

 

[kazairl]

The front case half is different. If you want your 4wd light to work your going to have to drill and tap the hole for the switch. Thats all i know for sure.