83 Corolla auto to manual trans swap - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

corolla_nut_83 · 02-27-2011, 07:35 PM

I have an 83 corolla and currently in the middle of swapping out the automatic with a 5 speed transmission. I've run into some problems along the way and would like some feed back on what to do!! How do I regularly bypass the nuetral saftey switch from the automatic? Also after installing everything the car acts like the clutch is disengaged all the time, any suggestions? Thank you to all who look at my post and thank you to all who have tips!!

Donald · 02-27-2011, 07:56 PM

Did you use a new clutch and pressure plate?
Was the flywheel worn?
Does the clutch fork match the gearbox and throw out bearing? Are they all from the same car?
A mis-match with these could be a problem, in other words, a 4A clutch fork won't work well with a 7A gearbox or throw out bearing.

You can jumper the neutral saftey switch, (I don't know the wire colors, you will need to check the wiring diagram) but you will have no saftey at engine start and could possibly start in gear.
A better way would be to replace the neutral saftey switch with a clutch saftey switch.
Again, you will need the wiring diagram.

corolla_nut_83 · 04-13-2011, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the tips.... I figured out that the slave cylinder push rod was a bit long, causing the pivot arn to always disengauge the clutch! I had to trim the push rod down to fit... All is well, the car is runnign great

BTW I used all new parts including flywheel!! Now time to get rid of this dreaded carb and put a 16 valve head and some fuel injection!!

Donald · 04-16-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by corolla_nut_83

Thanks for the tips.... I figured out that the slave cylinder push rod was a bit long, causing the pivot arn to always disengauge the clutch! I had to trim the push rod down to fit... All is well, the car is runnign great

BTW I used all new parts including flywheel!! Now time to get rid of this dreaded carb and put a 16 valve head and some fuel injection!!

corolla_nut_83 · 07-20-2011, 10:41 PM

Still working on my 83 ae72! Just picked up a 4age 16v out of an 87 fx16. Just not sure where I can get an intake manifold? Also I need to pick up a gt-s bell housing!! Please if anyone knows where and for a decent price I could pick up both of those parts that would be awesome!!! Also, just wondering if I can install an LSD is a stock sr5 rear end? Thank you everyone for your feed back!!

jake