Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have
there. "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20040201235315.27181.00000046@mb-m04.aol.com... > > I have a pathetic T-5 > >and Dana 300 transfer case. I have access to a 76 or 77 T150 and Dana 20 > >transfer case and a T-18 tranny. Will the T-18 bolt up to the D300? . . .. > Would drive shaft length be a > >concern? > > If your T-5 must be rebuilt, I think you will find that rebuilding it will cost > more that the cost to buy the T-18, the adapter and other necessary parts to > mate the T-18 to the Dana 300. If it is a Ford T-18, the length of the > tranny and Advance Adapters adapter will be the same length as the T-5 so no > driveshaft modifications will be required. (Don't know about the Jeep T-18.) > > I would forget about using the Dana 20 transfer case. Low range is only 2:1, > whereas the Dana 300 is 2.62:1. There are other installation issues as well. > > The pros of a T-18 - it is substantially stronger than a T-5, and if it has the > 6.32:1 1st gear you will substantially increase your crawl ratio. > > The only negative to the T18 is that you will not have an overdrive 5th gear. > (I swapped to a T-19 - same as T-18 but with synchro in 1st - but because mine > is primarily a trail rig and not a freeway flyer I have seldom missed 5th > gear.) > > You need to determine if it is a Ford or Jeep T-18, and what 1st gear ratio you > have. (the 6.32:1 is most desirable and also the most rare). > > I think it would be worthwhile for you to contact Advance Adapters for their > catalog and installation guide. You might also want to contact Novak > Engineering in Utah. AA and Novak are the gurus of tranny swaps. They should > be able to answer all of your questions and supply everything you need for the > swap. > > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have
there. "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20040201235315.27181.00000046@mb-m04.aol.com... > > I have a pathetic T-5 > >and Dana 300 transfer case. I have access to a 76 or 77 T150 and Dana 20 > >transfer case and a T-18 tranny. Will the T-18 bolt up to the D300? . . .. > Would drive shaft length be a > >concern? > > If your T-5 must be rebuilt, I think you will find that rebuilding it will cost > more that the cost to buy the T-18, the adapter and other necessary parts to > mate the T-18 to the Dana 300. If it is a Ford T-18, the length of the > tranny and Advance Adapters adapter will be the same length as the T-5 so no > driveshaft modifications will be required. (Don't know about the Jeep T-18.) > > I would forget about using the Dana 20 transfer case. Low range is only 2:1, > whereas the Dana 300 is 2.62:1. There are other installation issues as well. > > The pros of a T-18 - it is substantially stronger than a T-5, and if it has the > 6.32:1 1st gear you will substantially increase your crawl ratio. > > The only negative to the T18 is that you will not have an overdrive 5th gear. > (I swapped to a T-19 - same as T-18 but with synchro in 1st - but because mine > is primarily a trail rig and not a freeway flyer I have seldom missed 5th > gear.) > > You need to determine if it is a Ford or Jeep T-18, and what 1st gear ratio you > have. (the 6.32:1 is most desirable and also the most rare). > > I think it would be worthwhile for you to contact Advance Adapters for their > catalog and installation guide. You might also want to contact Novak > Engineering in Utah. AA and Novak are the gurus of tranny swaps. They should > be able to answer all of your questions and supply everything you need for the > swap. > > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
>$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have
>there. Last quote I heard from a local gear/tranny shop for rebuilding a worn out T-5 was a lot more than that. Robert Bills KG6LMV Orange County CA http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
>$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have
>there. Last quote I heard from a local gear/tranny shop for rebuilding a worn out T-5 was a lot more than that. Robert Bills KG6LMV Orange County CA http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
>$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have
>there. Last quote I heard from a local gear/tranny shop for rebuilding a worn out T-5 was a lot more than that. Robert Bills KG6LMV Orange County CA http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
I found someone here that will do my T-5 for just over cost of the parts.
Thanks for the info! chris Tango Uniform "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20040202105445.25740.00000832@mb-m23.aol.com... > >$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have > >there. > > Last quote I heard from a local gear/tranny shop for rebuilding a worn out T-5 > was a lot more than that. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
I found someone here that will do my T-5 for just over cost of the parts.
Thanks for the info! chris Tango Uniform "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20040202105445.25740.00000832@mb-m23.aol.com... > >$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have > >there. > > Last quote I heard from a local gear/tranny shop for rebuilding a worn out T-5 > was a lot more than that. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
I found someone here that will do my T-5 for just over cost of the parts.
Thanks for the info! chris Tango Uniform "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20040202105445.25740.00000832@mb-m23.aol.com... > >$489.00 for adaptor from Novack, I think I would rebuild what you have > >there. > > Last quote I heard from a local gear/tranny shop for rebuilding a worn out T-5 > was a lot more than that. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
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God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ gosling1 wrote: > > I found someone here that will do my T-5 for just over cost of the parts. > > Thanks for the info! > > chris |
Re: CJ8 Tranny and xfer case swap
http://www.discountjeepparts.com/p138.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ gosling1 wrote: > > I found someone here that will do my T-5 for just over cost of the parts. > > Thanks for the info! > > chris |
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