General Category => Engine & Transmission => Topic started by: locolyn on January 17, 2023, 02:45:10 PM

Title: Automatic vs Shifter question
Post by: locolyn on January 17, 2023, 02:45:10 PM

Hi, can an older simplex shifter cycle be converted to automatic? Would it be expensive, difficult or impossible? Thanks Lyn

Title: Re: Automatic vs Shifter question
Post by: Ricks on January 17, 2023, 03:15:47 PM

Not really. When Simplex went to the automatic in 1953, they put a dogleg in the rear of the frame. This made room to fit the automatic clutch.

Title: Re: Automatic vs Shifter question
Post by: locolyn on January 18, 2023, 09:35:08 AM

Thanks again!