Chebby Guru's and Parts Geniuses...

[u2slow]

The 89-only, pass-drop, mech-speedo NP241 might be a little tough to find.

Alternatively, you can use a 81-88 NP208 (32-spline) behind the Getrag/NV3500.


The getrag/NV3500 alone may be a real 'hen's tooth' - and priced accordingly when you find one that still has some life in it.

Good luck.

 

[gauder]

The nv3500 is actually fairly popular as a 2wd tranny. Probably swapping the input shaft to a 4wd one would allow you to use one of them.

 

[cmcolfax]

I actually found a good working 89 NP241 for $200 in PA!

And the seller might even be able to get it to about 30 minutes from me in VA!

Now the tranny is gonna be the hard part...

-cmc-

 

[gauder]

I see them cheap on pirate quite often.

 

[u2slow]

2wd versions are not easy to convert. You need the 4wd main (output) shaft, and the rear half of the trans case (to get the 6-bolt t-case flange instead of just the hole for the yoke.

 

[89GMCSuburban]

Just don't start out in low gear. You don't HAVE to start in that tractor low gear every time. I drove a UPS 20+ footer with a 465 and a v6 and it wouldn't kill the motor starting in 1st instead of Low.

The problem with an s-10 t-case is that it will also have a driver side drop for the diff. You would have to find a np241 off of an 89-91 K5 or Suburban to get a passenger side drop. 89 is the only year for a mechanical speedo. 90-91 had electronic speedos.

I'd look into using a 208 as well, they aren't that different from a 241 and should work for something so light. 208's were all mechanical speedo.

 

[cmcolfax]

I actually found a good working 89 NP241 for $200 in PA!

And the seller might even be able to get it to about 30 minutes from me in VA!

Now the tranny is gonna be the hard part...

-cmc-

:bumpity:

Should have my t-case, complete with shifter in a coupla weeks!

Complete. Working. Shifter. Speedo cable. From an 86 K5.

Moving at the end of the month. To a house with a TWO ****ING CAR GARAGE!

WooHoo! A place to pile up Jeep and Chebby parts!

-cmc-