Posted by Bob G from 12.235.104.26 (12-235-104-26.client.attbi.com) on Friday, April 12, 2002 at 9:11PM :
In Reply to: Re: How does an NV4500 fit in my '70 W300? posted by james from 208.242.1.179 (H2-179.viptx.net) on Friday, April 12, 2002 at 1:40PM :
Hello James,
I got my transmission from Ebay. It is out of a '98 Chevy 1-ton 2 wheel drive. This is how it was labeled so I got it cheaper than the $1000 plus they have been going for. I got the bellhousing, clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, but I dont' think I can use them.
For the input shaft, I can get an appropriate clutch to match up to the splines. And I figure I can buy or machine a bushing or bearing for the pilot shaft. If I get the input shaft form a Dodge, it will be an 1" longer and maybe i could make an adapter between the transmission and bell housing. Or as was mentioned in this thread earlier, there is a bellhousing from Eastwood that should fit. Now I just need to figure out how long my current input shaft is in the NP435.
On the output side, I think it will be easy to shorten the shaft between the tranny and transfer case. And I think a driveline shop will be able to make them match up.
I will start my project after the Hollister Power Wagon Rally.
Good luck,
Bob