Manual to automatic conversion

[sim1964]

Hi all
Our Drag strip uses an early to mid 90's traansit 2.5 diesel (banana inlet engine) as a track drier using a ducted Rolls Royce Viper jet engine and as a manual it is damned hard to drive as slowly as necessary when drying the track.
We therefore wish to convert it to automatic box. What parts will we need?

Simon

[AlanN]

You could do with a donor van really, A4LD autobox with Di bellhousing, box mounts, selector, prop and engine bay loom.

[sim1964]

Thanks.

[AlanN]

You could get around the loom by fitting a relay between the inhibitor switch on the box and starter solenoid, to stop it starting in gear. Not too hard to do, plus the reversing lights come off the same switch, bullet connectors will sort that one

[AndyG]

Or change the diff for a "towing ratio" and fit a wide ratio gearbox

[AlanN]

I was going to say, id be interested in seeing a picture of a diesel and jet powered Transit

[knighty1981]

if it's only used for that.... and kept at the track.... stick some tiny tyres on the back instead... job done

[AlanN]

if it's only used for that.... and kept at the track.... stick some tiny tyres on the back instead... job done

Dont get it, hows that going to make it easier to drive slowly, Oh hand I get it

[sim1964]

Will take some photos next time I am at the track and thanks for all the answers.

[AlanN]

Your welcome