Advance Adapters 716138 - Manual

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716138
P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way
Paso Robles, CA 93447
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Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 05-27-14
KIT CONSISTS OF:
No. Qty Part No. Description
SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components will void
any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly recommend that
you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components. We recommend that a service
manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals are normally available at automotive dealerships
and parts stores.
1. 2 716123 GM ENGINE DOWEL PIN
2. 1 716138-CB CRANK BUSHING
3. 3 716138-CS TORQUE CONVERTER SPACER
4. 2 716138-DB DOWEL BOLTS
5. 1 716138-PLT ADAPTER PLATE
6. 2 716138-W WASHER FOR ADAPTER PLATE
7. 3 720034 H.H.C.S. 10mm x 1.5 x 45mm GR. 5
8. 2 723103 5/16" LOCK WASHER PLT.
9. 2 723119 S.H.C.S. 5/16"-18 x 1-1/4"
10. 2 723122 5/16" FLAT WASHER ( Washer needs to be modified )
11. 4 723704 3/8" LOCK WASHER PLT.
12. 4 723722 H.H.C.S. 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" GR. 5
13. 3 723731 S.H.C.S. 3/8"-16 x 1"
14. 3 723763 H.H.C.S. 3/8"-16 x 1-3/4" GR. 8
CHEVY TH350/700R AUTO TRANSMISSION TO
JEEP 4.0L, 258, 304, 360 ENGINE BLOCKS
4.0L NOTE: This kit will not work with a 4.0L unless a Sensor kit is installed. We offer two kits to fit the 4.0L engines
either 716138-M or 716138-N. These kits do require you to modify your GM bellhousing for the sensor to
fit through the bellhousing.
NOTE: The TH400 transmission uses a larger torque converter-to-flexplate bolt pattern than on the TH350 & 700R. To use a TH400
transmission, You will need to either have a custom torque converter made; or if you are using a 1974-79 AMC 304/360 V8, then a stock
flexplate can be used.
This adapter is the 3rd design. The first adapter plate was a 1/4" thick. Due to some starter flexing problems, we increased the thickness of the adapter
to .450". This stopped the problem of starter flex. However, we still were having problems with other aspects of the kit such as starter nose cone clearance,
rotated bolt pattern & torque converter bolt head clearance. The new adapter or current production plate is .625" thick and has been re-manufactured to
offer the easiest type of installation. There are still some modifications required; however, these are minor compared to the two previous designs.
This adapter kit fits GM transmissions to Jeep engines. The original design of the adapter was for people that had the original Jeep TH400 transmission
with an AMC pattern. Due to front drive shaft problems, the special Jeep AMC case was often damaged. Since there are no replacement cases available,
an adapter was necessary for using a GM TH400 case. On these particular installations, you will already have an existing flexplate that works with the TH400
converter.
When we began to sell the replacement adapter for the TH400, we found that these same adapter plates could be used with TH350 and 700R-4 automatic
transmissions. These applications will require a new flexplate compatible with the AMC engine that is being used. Advance Adapters offers various flexplates
for each specific application.
If you are using this adapter on a new installation for a TH400, TH350 or 700R-4 GM transmission, you will need to purchase a new flexplate that will
be compatible with the GM converter. We offer five various models of flexplates that have been specially drilled for the GM torque converters. These
new flexplates are considerably stronger than the original AMC design that was used with the TH400 application. The following part numbers are available
through Advance Adapters.
#716138-A Flexplate for 304/360 V8 1972-87 (A301)
For 258 6 Cylinder 1988-90 also for 4.0 1988-02 use adapter kit 716138-1
#716138-C Flexplate for 360 V8 1988-91 (A311)
#716138-D Flexplate for 401 V8 1972-76 (A312)
#716138-E Flexplate for 232/258 6 Cylinder 1972-87 (A300)
If you are using a 700R-4 automatic transmission, the torque converter bolts will need to be P/N 720034 . If a TH350 or TH400 is being used, the P/N
723763 bolts should be used for the torque converter.
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
B & M Sport Shifter - P/N 715680
TH350 & TH400 Flexible Dipstick - P/N 23-0001
700R-4 Flexible Dipstick - P/N 23-0002
We offer a 52" 700R T.V. cable
P/N 716138-KD
We offer a 52" TH350 kickdown cable
P/N 716138-KD1
This kit is not for use with 4L60/65/70E origi-
nally used with GEN III or GEN IV V8 engines.