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Posted by S Carlson [Email] (more from S Carlson) on Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:38:04 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Re: Question for the gearbox cognoscenti concerning reverse gears, Cmyles [Profile/Gallery] , Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:23:19
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Old pre-'89 gears sound like the correct way, then.. I will use the 4sp reverse gear along with them.

I'm using a chillcast 4sp case anyway. I enlarged the engine oil dipstick port in it (pic attached) and machined a fitting to adapt it to the 5sp dipstick/filler tube. The fitting is thin-walled enough and the bore is large enough that I will be able to avoid having to weld a bung onto the valve cover for filling the engine oil. I have a nice finned side plate for it, too.

I have a bunch of front cases and primary housings. The front case I have with the extra bearing is equipped for a hydraulic motor mount. Is this a bad thing?

I've never had a hydraulic mount. I was just going to go with the hydraulic. I'm not planning to make huge power, I just like building things up the "right" way. I've seen people make solid hockey-puck-style mounts to replace the hydraulic ones. I guess I could do this.

Finally, I could also make a U-joint shifter coupling. Unsure if it's necessary or even advantageous. I have an old 99 U-joint (came with the 4-speed) which has seen better days. I could weld a clamp onto it so it would clamp to the shaft. I could also buy a double-U-joint or a single and adapt it. Any thoughts on whether or not a U-joint is better than the stock shifter coupling?

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