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#1
04-02-2026, 08:40 PM
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Switch pitch pump stator shaft
Just got another th400 to replace my ailing one. BOP cases are hens teeth in Canada. So, I go get this core. $400canuck bucks. It has dual terminals on plug, like my present switch pitch. Mine never worked and I busted input shaft. So swapped regular pump/stator shaft and 3600 stall heavy fluid spinny bit.
Now this trans has a 13" sp converter. The dual bushings inside throat before splines But pump has no journal with feed hole. Question is, anyone make them anymore or is used only option? I not total sure I wana go sp. it would be cool. 18yeaes ago? Trans builder couldn't get mine to work, so I just busted the input shaft on hard shift and moved on. Doing full manual shift kit etc etc Is it even something I should worry about trying to get parts and make sp work? 77 TA with 455HO punched to 470. 3.08 rears. Highway town don't drag race anymore. But spirited driving always
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04-02-2026, 08:59 PM
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I had a switch pitch converter until I went to over drive. My car weighed 3725 lbs with me and a quarter tank of gas. It made 586 engine hp. The trans was built locally and I never had any problem with it. If you can get yours to work I would highly recommend it.
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04-02-2026, 09:12 PM
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Well I wanted od. Just not in the finances. Present 400 has lost 2nd. Most likely the sprag so I wanted a spare anyways
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04-02-2026, 09:37 PM
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Contact Jim Wiese at Tri-Shield Performance. Switch pitch pro.
www.trishieldperformance.com |
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#5
04-03-2026, 08:11 AM
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There's a trans shop in Elk Grove Illinois that modifies standard shafts to work for switch pitch applications. He sells them on eBay along with a bunch of other transmission parts.
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#6
04-03-2026, 08:23 AM
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I gots a Sw-P 400 with 12" converter sitting (was in my 68), and may have a spare front-pump+ FWD Pack. Shipping is the only grief.
Sw-P is a nice setup for highway gears in the heavy car. Pull-away TQ & Passing power are the deal.
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95 Towncar that needs more TQ. Sold 2023: 12.24/111.6MPH/1.76 60'/28"/3.54:1/SP-TH400/469 R96A/236-244-112LC/1050&TorkerI//3850Lbs//15MPG/89oct Sold 2003: 12.00/112MPH/1.61 60'/26"x3.31:1/10"/469 #48/245-255-110LSA/Q-Jet-Torker/3650Lbs//18MPG 94oct Sold 1994: 11.00/123MPH/1.50 60'/29.5"x4.10:1/10"/469 #48/245-255-110LSA/Dual600s-Wenzler/3250Lbs//94oct |
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#7
04-05-2026, 04:38 PM
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Bruce Roe sells--or used to sell--an electronic controller for switch-pitch transmissions. IF (big IF) they're still available, I strongly suggest you get one. They provided MUCH more control over the stator than the OEM switch. I bought mine ages ago, for the switch-pitch TH425 in a Toronado.
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