205 question

[simplysigns]

Here is what I got. 400 trans / 205 case, slip yoke (remember this). And also a 465 trans / 205 case, bolt on yoke (10 spline). I want to use the 400/205 setup but NOT with the slip yoke. So here is the question....

Can I take the slip yoke (the whole back section) off the 400/205 setup and and put the bolt on yoke (section) from the 465/205 onto the 400/205? Basicaly swapping the back yoke sections. If so, what am I in for?

 

[Taylor]

Yeah you should have no problems. I replaced a slip yoke on a 205 with a kit from JB Conversions, the kit was just the short output shaft, bearing retainer and yoke. Could have just taken it off another case if I had one.

 

[Mudstud]

Yup, it'll all swap out. Do a lil diggen and find the 205 exploded view diagram and go to it. Not too bad of a job. Oh- may as well twin stick it while you're there. prolly don;t even have to buy a gasket kit. RTV aughta do it.

Dan

 

[Leadfoot]

Simple job, just have a catch can ready and a magnet as the needle bearings that ride between the input and output shaft sometimes fall into the case. I think there is 15, but it's been a while (someone else should be able to confirm the number). Use grease to hold them in when doing the re-install of the fixed yoke into your other case.

 

[BizeeB65]

Agreed.

Pretty easy swap, and if you think you will EVER desire twinsticks, do it now with the case out.

The trickiest part is getting those needle bearings to stay put.

 

[reddog64]

yup needle bearings suck...

it'll swap no issues.

 

[dyeager535]

Don't even need to take the thing apart, it will all come out the back.

Stand the case(s) up on the input shaft, the bearings won't go anywhere that way.

 

[simplysigns]

I just got it switched out. A couple of hours and everything worked perfect. Thanks for the help!!!