700R-4 behind a 196

suprjohn · 08-04-2017, 11:57 AM

Hello, new here.

I have a '67 Scout 800, 4x4, three speed, 196, original axles,original ignition. I would like to put an automatic in, in particular, a GM 700R-4.

My question is, can the SV adapter sold thru IH Parts America be used to put this transmission behind the 196? I've asked this on several forums but no one seems to have a definitive answer.

Or have I finally had an original thought and I'm the first to attempt this?

Thanks!
John

ihpartsjeff · 08-04-2017, 02:29 PM

I'm pretty sure it has been done before but not by us. Yes it will work but the transmission will be sitting at an angle due to the orientation of the engine mounts on your Scout and the adapter itself. You will have to use the flexplate from a V8 and remove the balance weight so the rotating mass doesn't shake your fillings out. Otherwise the swap is the same as performed behind a V8.

suprjohn · 08-04-2017, 04:20 PM

Thanks Jeff!

I'm going to consider this! I have the transmission, and if I go with EFI, then the ECU could control the transmission as well!

John

08-04-2017, 11:57 AM	#1
suprjohn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Member Number: 8806 Posts: 2	700R-4 behind a 196 Hello, new here. I have a '67 Scout 800, 4x4, three speed, 196, original axles,original ignition. I would like to put an automatic in, in particular, a GM 700R-4. My question is, can the SV adapter sold thru IH Parts America be used to put this transmission behind the 196? I've asked this on several forums but no one seems to have a definitive answer. Or have I finally had an original thought and I'm the first to attempt this? Thanks! John

08-04-2017, 02:29 PM	#2
ihpartsjeff Administrator & Owner Join Date: Jan 2007 Member Number: 1 Location: Grass Valley, CA Age: 45 Posts: 4,284	Re: 700R-4 behind a 196 I'm pretty sure it has been done before but not by us. Yes it will work but the transmission will be sitting at an angle due to the orientation of the engine mounts on your Scout and the adapter itself. You will have to use the flexplate from a V8 and remove the balance weight so the rotating mass doesn't shake your fillings out. Otherwise the swap is the same as performed behind a V8. __________________ Jeff Ismail IH Parts America - Owner IH Sierra Fall Rallye Event Coordinator Binder Books CPT - Crawler Proven Technology (530)274-1795

08-04-2017, 04:20 PM	#3
suprjohn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Member Number: 8806 Posts: 2	Re: 700R-4 behind a 196 Thanks Jeff! I'm going to consider this! I have the transmission, and if I go with EFI, then the ECU could control the transmission as well! John

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