Now it shift just right from 1-2 maybe just a bit stiff. But it’s starts coasting in 3rd. Erving it up and it just goes nowhere. Thinking the 3-4 clutches are burnt up. Which is just weird since it was stuck in 1st gear only.
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Just rechecked the fluid and it is on the low side (while running of course). I put in just under 6 quarts initially. Ran out so will have to pick some up tomorrow see if that helps at all.
I am just going to be perplexed if something is wrong with the 3-4 clutches. I don’t see how they would burn up if they weren’t being engaged at all.
I am just going to be perplexed if something is wrong with the 3-4 clutches. I don’t see how they would burn up if they weren’t being engaged at all.
Got a line on an SM465, pedal assembly, Cross Member, linkages and TC adapter. Won’t have to swap drive lines.
Then again 4:88 gears would do better with an overdrive on the freeway. But I do t really care. I want something bulletproof.
F*** auto transmissions.
Won’t be the first vehicle I’ve done an auto to manual swap on. I know the challenges of getting the pedal assembly correct. Just going to do this and be done with it. I can’t see the sense in rebuilding a weak transmission. Never liked 700r4’s. Hell, I’ve never liked auto transmissions. For 1/3 the price of a new 700r4 I can have a manual swap. That 4 speed and 4:88 gears with 35” tires would be fun on the highway at 6000 rpms haha
Then again 4:88 gears would do better with an overdrive on the freeway. But I do t really care. I want something bulletproof.
F*** auto transmissions.
Won’t be the first vehicle I’ve done an auto to manual swap on. I know the challenges of getting the pedal assembly correct. Just going to do this and be done with it. I can’t see the sense in rebuilding a weak transmission. Never liked 700r4’s. Hell, I’ve never liked auto transmissions. For 1/3 the price of a new 700r4 I can have a manual swap. That 4 speed and 4:88 gears with 35” tires would be fun on the highway at 6000 rpms haha
You might want to look for a nv4500. I have the 465 and it’s great, but I have 4.56 and 40’s and the max comfortable speed/rpm is about 70. If you plan on driving her more than to the corner store, I really think you’ll want o.d. And the 4500 shifts are less dump-trucky lol.
Just can’t justify the price at the moment. Maybe I’ll upgrade later but 70 is a good speed. Don’t plan on taking it over the passes very often maybe 100 miles round trip every couple months or so.
I have driven many trucks with the sm465 so I know exactly what I am getting into with the dump truck feel. Start out in second or maybe even 3rd and wrap it up to 4th.
Hook a chain around a house and pull it out of the ground in 1st lol
Hook a chain around a house and pull it out of the ground in 1st lol
Alright.
I got everything to do a mechanical linkage swap. I’ll do hydro later.
One question. Can I change the shaft of the np208 from the donor from 32-27 spline if need be? I’m not sure of the spline count yet but I am trying to use my existing drive lines. Will that even be possible? If it’s the same case as I have will I still need a longer drive line?
Edit: with a bit of searching I got the answers to my questions yes and yes.
Also, it’s way easier to do a swap in these than cars. I always had to fabricate the pedal assembly a bit to get it to work right. It appears these will bolt in with just a few holes needed to be drilled.
I got everything to do a mechanical linkage swap. I’ll do hydro later.
One question. Can I change the shaft of the np208 from the donor from 32-27 spline if need be? I’m not sure of the spline count yet but I am trying to use my existing drive lines. Will that even be possible? If it’s the same case as I have will I still need a longer drive line?
Edit: with a bit of searching I got the answers to my questions yes and yes.
Also, it’s way easier to do a swap in these than cars. I always had to fabricate the pedal assembly a bit to get it to work right. It appears these will bolt in with just a few holes needed to be drilled.
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One thing I think I caught is that my headers may be a problem with the mechanical linkage. Wondering if there is a way to mod the mechanical linkage to work around them.
That’s a crap shoot. I went hydro when I converted mine, and I had to switch headers to avoid the slave cylinder.
Dang. That’s a lot more than I really want to deal with but I already told the guy I’m coming for the parts.
What is the main difference between a hydro and mechanical bellhousing? Can’t you just fab up a bracket and use the mechanical fork and housing?
I have a design in it's infancy to use the mechanical pedals and adapt a cable for the clutch, it can be done around any style headers. The only thing I am still trying to figure is where to put the link on the pedal side to get the right amount of throw to disengage the clutch.
Just checked for clearance and I have tons of room. The holes for the bracket that holds the zbar appears to have already been drilled in my frame. Correct me if I am wrong.
Hard to see but there is 2 holes in the frame just below the firewall.
Hard to see but there is 2 holes in the frame just below the firewall.
Can not tell from the picture but the location matches your description
One of the holes extends rearward a bit behind the firewall and one hole is just a bit proud of the firewall.
Coming this week in the saga of buying a lemon.
Sm465/np208 swap!
I’m thinking of doing a proper write up since the photobucket meltdown it seems using the search for references is kinda absent.
What color should I paint them. Thinking Chevy orange
Sm465/np208 swap!
I’m thinking of doing a proper write up since the photobucket meltdown it seems using the search for references is kinda absent.
What color should I paint them. Thinking Chevy orange
Also need to track down the new parts I will need.
Sbc400 fly wheel (probably get the $80 jegs one.)
Pressure plate Clutch’s and Bearings Kit.
What clutch kit should I go with being it a mechanical set up? Don’t want to have to move mountains with my left leg but want something decent.
Sbc400 fly wheel (probably get the $80 jegs one.)
Pressure plate Clutch’s and Bearings Kit.
What clutch kit should I go with being it a mechanical set up? Don’t want to have to move mountains with my left leg but want something decent.
After some inspection above my current trans and TC I noticed that I have a removable trans tunnel.
I will have the same np208 case so where it’s linkage and shifter will be is permanent.
On the very center of my trans tunnel there is a factory dimple which looks like the shape of a shifters boot. I am willing to bet money that I just simply have to cut that dimple out. Correct me if I am wrong. Tried to search this but had no luck.
I will have the same np208 case so where it’s linkage and shifter will be is permanent.
On the very center of my trans tunnel there is a factory dimple which looks like the shape of a shifters boot. I am willing to bet money that I just simply have to cut that dimple out. Correct me if I am wrong. Tried to search this but had no luck.
Ye is correct
Man, that is so nice. I can just pull the pan and cut it on the bench. I’ve done auto to manual swaps that had to be completely redone and fabricated. This is going to be a breeze. Can’t wait to get it going.
