gerstboh Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Heres the deal I get pickup a 1985 19 foot bella with 97k on it the engine seems to be in great shape looks like it may have been rebuilt as well as the auto transmission to the tune of $ 5000 the first time back in the late 80`s and then again in 2007 for $3300 .So I thought that it was in good shape so I drove it home from key west over 100 miles with no problems then I started a trip from key largo to ocala and It was running great to I got to moore Haven a round 200+ miles and then It happened it just started to slip so I pulled over a did a road side service replaced the trans filter and atf fluid seemed to work but not long maybe 30 miles .end of story now I need your help should flat tow it back home and junk it of swap the tranny for a 4 or 5 speed or buy a used auto trans .sell trade burn fix . P.S Thank you for your time... Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 how far and how much $$ to flatbed it home. There are a million billion auto trans at the wreckers you could throw in. The torque converter is a main component so don,t forget that too. My opinion if it does not cost more than you want to spend to get it back home where you can work on it then save it from the wrecking yard smasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstboh Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 how far and how much $ to flatbed it home. There are a million billion auto trans at the wreckers you could throw in. The torque converter is a main component so don,t forget that too. My opinion if it does not cost more than you want to spend to get it back home where you can work on it then save it from the wrecking yard smasher. Ok got my 1985 bella rv to a safe place now I think I have everything I need to do the transmission swap from auto to 4 speed .I took everything off my 1987 pickup I am buying a new clutch kit and gear lube . The only problem I can for see it the need for me to cut a hole for the clutch master ?Thank you for your time . any help ? Glen heading to moore haven to replace my transmission .wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 The only problem I can for see it the need for me to cut a hole for the clutch master ? My guess is there is a knock out but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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