SM465 NP208 Shop or Self Rebuild Questions

[87K5Newbe]

I second this. I welded mine and put “rebuilt” shift forks back in because some of the nylon pads were cracked or missing. Huge difference in how much general “slop” the top of the shifter has. When I’m bouncing down a rocky trail, getting violently rag dolled inside my blazer, the gear shift is much less likely to knock itself out of gear and/or murder my knee cap now.
Cleaning before welding was a major pain in the ass because everything was permeated with gear oil… and a little careful dremeling was needed to make sure the welds didn’t interfere with the way the ball rolls around in the top cover. Totally worth it though.

Thanks for your input. I've bought all rebuild kits, 3/4th lock slider, top cover kit, bushings, 20T Press, etc. As well as the transfer case stuff. The corner of the shop is ready. I'm going to start late November and take my time with them. I'll post pics when I get it opened up.

 

[Fastduramax]

There’s nothing in the transfer case you can’t work on.

HOWEVER! Where’s the leak happening? If it’s just out the rear where the driveshaft goes, you can pull off the rear output shaft housing, and replace the bushing that supports the driveshaft, and the rear seal… there’s a nice rear seal out there that has an accordion boot/dust seal attached to it.

Also! When my 208 started leaking- I just swapped a 241C in. It’s a direct replacement and a hell of an upgrade. Just a hint lower gearing, stronger, and has an internal oil pump circulating the lube.

Might be getting harder to find a passenger drop 32 spline NP241 these days? Good option though. They were found in the 2500 suburbans 1987-91 behind the 465, and also the 400 automatics (with different adapter)

So is there any such animal as a NP241 27 spline passenger drop that bolts in my 86 K10 with 4L60E ?

 

[scouthead]

So is there any such animal as a NP241 27 spline passenger drop that bolts in my 86 K10 with 4L60E ?

Sure is.

1989-91 1/2 ton blazers, suburbans came with them.

These days, securing a passenger drop case for a decent price is probably the most important hurdle… then plan on spending another 100-140 bucks buying the correct input gear to match the transmission you are using.

Hell I might have a 27spline input I would be willing to trade for a 32spline if someone had the notion…

 

[imiceman44]

So is there any such animal as a NP241 27 spline passenger drop that bolts in my 86 K10 with 4L60E ?

I have one I would sell.

 

[BoondocK5]

I have one I would sell.

I’ve purchased from him before. You won’t go wrong…

 

[Fastduramax]

Sounds interesting Ice but shipping to the extreme opposite side of the country may not be economical on my end...

 

[imiceman44]

Sounds interesting Ice but shipping to the extreme opposite side of the country may not be economical on my end...

I do realize that.
But if it's not an urgent purchase we could explore options for getting it there.
I know one option is blazer bash

 

[Chickntrk]

Shipping one really a isn’t that bad, I think I paid $120 to ship a dodge 208 to Missouri

 

[joshuak]

Shipping one really a isn’t that bad, I think I paid $120 to ship a dodge 208 to Missouri

I purchased a 241 from the Capt'n. and shipping wasn't a deal breaker even coast to coast.

 

[Fastduramax]

Thanks guys, I know they are not that heavy just bulky... Ice is yours VSS what's the rest of the history behind it ?

 

[imiceman44]

Thanks guys, I know they are not that heavy just bulky... Ice is yours VSS what's the rest of the history behind it ?

Mine is an 89, came out of my suburban, I am putting an 8.1nv4500 and a 32 spline np241.
If you need a vss case, I have some and I could swap the parts on.
I assumed you wanted analog though.
Oh and that suburban only had 108k. Never had any issues with it, 11 years of driving it on and off.