700R4 Quarterbreed Transmission Question
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700R4 Quarterbreed Transmission Question
I am thinking of using the adapter kit from Jaguar conversions, swaps, parts, service and advice - from John's Cars in Dallas. and installing a GM 700R4 4 speed auto transmission. I currently have the car in a shop that specializes in jags and even more so in XJS'. He said he's done a few before and likes them for the most part. The only negative was there is a tight clearance issue with the starter. I was wondering if anybody here has done this and knows about the starter issue, or any work around for it.
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the only negative is if you have to change your starter...
If you are doing this you might look at your budget for this project and see if you have enough to also replace the starter at this time with a new gear reduction starter with the best warranty you can find... then it will not be an issue, unless some bad happens to the starter...
Let us know how this goes, with lots of pictures....
If you are doing this you might look at your budget for this project and see if you have enough to also replace the starter at this time with a new gear reduction starter with the best warranty you can find... then it will not be an issue, unless some bad happens to the starter...
Let us know how this goes, with lots of pictures....
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Yes, tight starter clearance is my main concern, making future work even tougher. Would there be any reason to think that a good new starter wouldn't be as reliable as the original in this circumstance?
I also love the sound of the factory one too, hate to see that go. But it would be with it for 4 gears I think.
I also love the sound of the factory one too, hate to see that go. But it would be with it for 4 gears I think.
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The only advantage of using a good grade GR over a stock Jaguar unit in good shape is the weight to be hoisted and held in a most uncomfortable [position and seeking to align and start the fasteners.
Been there in my different car. Only redeeming features was the relatively light weight unit to be replaced with another of similar architecture.
Done, but, now I have control issues in the electrics. another story, another time, another place....
In the course of my diagnostics, I opened the factory manual disc to research Jaguar ignition switches. Disappointment to the nth power.
Carl
Been there in my different car. Only redeeming features was the relatively light weight unit to be replaced with another of similar architecture.
Done, but, now I have control issues in the electrics. another story, another time, another place....
In the course of my diagnostics, I opened the factory manual disc to research Jaguar ignition switches. Disappointment to the nth power.
Carl
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