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If you do put in a 700r4 make sure it is a 1984 or newer. They started making them in 1982. From 84 on they were beffed up with a larger output shaft. I had one from 82 in a 70 monte carlo and I never liked the way it shifted. They have a throttle valve cabel that is very important to have adjusted properly and there is a special linkage depending on what carburetor you have you can't beat a TH350 or TH400. That's my opinion.

In the middle of rebuilding my front suspension. Putting in proper springs.

On my 70 monte the engine had a high performance camshaft that took to much vacuum. I had to install a rotory vane vacuum pump. Machined a plate to mount the pump to the frame and wired it to the ignition. It worked great. This was the car that the inspector lied about road testing the car. I had so many problems with that car I had to get rid of it. I found a Really nice 71 monte close to home. I bought it and transferred all the best best parts from the 70 before I sold it.

It's probably something simple with the linkage. You're main problem will be getting the car back home if the mechanic says it won't go into gear.

I use Castrol gtx 10w30 and have used different oil filters. I change the oil once a year.

I agree not lifting the engine by the harmonic balancer . Put wood as large as you can under the oil pan. another thing I will add, if you rebuild or put in a new engine, always put in a New harmonic balancer.

I have an Optima Red Top battery. has a 2014 date on it. I know they are expensive, but I would buy another one.

yeah, I don't think so. you are correct

Yes I suppose it will, but I have other things modified to

thanks everyone. Wayne

I know the difference between the 70 - 72 grill emblems. But would one from 72 with the lines bolt on my 71. I happen to have found one for a a very good price

It works very well. But I do have an aluminum prop rod for complete safety.

I'm sure not everyone will agree with what I did. I'm not a numbers matching guy. I have certain things modified. For the hood springs I put a smaller spring in the ID of the hood springs. Works good for me.

You could eliminate the lid and make an insert level with the top.

When you do the rears remove one at a time and replace with the new one. My mistake was taking them all off and the axle shifted on me.