1995 5spd to auto modification

I have a 1995 F150, 300cui, with 5 spd.

I am considering a tranny change to better pull a boat.

Has someone here done this and if so, any large problems?
Lee

I have never done this, but it seems like a huge undertaking. I can imagine that it would be easier to go from a man. to and auto., but wonder if its really worth it. It could be done, but I would consider living with the stick or looking for another truck that already is an automatic.

Well, remove old tranny from the flywheel back, install torque converter/tranny/drive shaft, aftermarket shifter. Only problem is tranny fluid cooling lines to radiator. I wonder if an air cooled oil cooler is good enough.

I would not consider this if the aluminum standard thats there was as tough as the auto is considered to be.

Buy another truck???? NEVER!!! I raised this one from a puppy ;-)
Lee

I have never done this, but it seems like a huge undertaking. I can imagine that it would be easier to go from a man. to and auto., but wonder if its really worth it. It could be done, but I would consider living with the stick or looking for another truck that already is an automatic.

well i would stick with the stick and yes a aftermarket tranny cooler will work i put one on mine but see my problem is im going from out and cant find a clutch and brake pedal assembly for a 95 and the older modles dont work

You might want to consider what tranny you plan on puttin IN. I don't mean to burst your bubble but the E4's aren't exactly know for their stoutness...

what tranny would you recommend for towing? The owners manual shows the auto is rated to tow more. I would look for an old cast iron 3spd w/granny, but since the clutch pedal is hydralic, the old linkage is a problem.

You might want to consider what tranny you plan on puttin IN. I don't mean to burst your bubble but the E4's aren't exactly know for their stoutness...

A C-6 will work, and if not already damaged, it would likely last a lifetime. They are power hungry beasts though, so you will lose some fuel economy. OTOH, you can run 3.08 or 3.27 gears with a C-6 if the cooler is big enough.

An air-to-oil ATF cooler is just fine, make sure its is big enough.