Power train

[78 buckaroo]

I have a 78 bronco with a big block 400. My automatic transmission went out so I picked up a borg warner T 18 for it. Yes im changing it to manual. Now come to find out the bellhousing wont bolt up. What options do I have and still be able to use my power train? Are there other bell housings that I can use or some where I can get an adapter or do I need a different motor or trans? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thx!

 

[Bronc76]

The NP 435 was available for the Bronco in '78.

 

[Bully Bob]

Hi 78., welcome.....

Try Advanced Adaptors.

Off the top of my head you'll need the bellhousing., poss. an adaptor for mating it to the trannie., & an adaptor for the mating to the T-case....along with all the other piecee-parts for the stick shift.

However.,

"Now come to find out the bellhousing wont bolt up."

Un-clear....RU saying the T-18 won't bolt up to the current bellhousing.... or your new(er) trannie & bellhousing won't bolt up to your eng. block..?

Do fill in your info. pages so we'll know where you are, what you have, etc., etc.

 

[78 buckaroo]

Advanced adapters, ill give em a try. Ya the automatic is a one piece unit. Cast aluminum bell housing doesnt remove. The t18 bellhousing only bolts up to small block motor. Thx for the help, lol, ive looked every where I swear for a solution. Ill check advanced adapters out.

 

[Bully Bob]

Adv. Adaptors is on the left-coast...

That's why it's important to fill-in your sig. so we will know where you are.

Tom's on the left-coast has some FS Bronco parts new, & used.

Also JBG on the right-coast....& there's many others.