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SM465 Transmission to Buick 225

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Freefree, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. Jun 11, 2012
    Freefree

    Freefree Member

    Hanover, MA
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    I've been trying to figure out for sure if the sm465 would bolt to a Buick/Jeep 225.
    Novak's site says
    "Engine Compatibility and Adaptability
    GM
    As the reader will conclude, the Chevrolet and General Motors SM465 will marry directly to a GM style bellhousing. This includes Chevy car, Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac bellhousings."

    So reading that I am thinking it would be possible- But, Has anyone ever done it?
    Thanks for the help.
     
    Freefree, Jun 11, 2012
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  2. Jun 11, 2012
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    The front bearing retainer needs machined down some and the bellhousing needs opened up some. Hopefully someone will chime in with some specs.


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    nickmil, Jun 11, 2012
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  3. Jun 16, 2012
    jwinsley

    jwinsley Windblown

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    Very widely done swap. Novak sells front bearing retainers already turned down. They sell kits with all the parts you need including a new tailshaft, http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_462.htm.
    You still need access to a bearing press and clamp which slides around the bearings to pull them (I forget the proper name)
     
    jwinsley, Jun 16, 2012
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  4. Jun 16, 2012
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Yes they do with a little work on the bell and front bearing retainer as mentioned. Any combination of getting the proper size works. I was short a bell at the time, so I got one from AA setup for the stock size bearing retainer. My adaptor to the D18 is the Novak 1" and have a couple AA ones on a shelf.
     
    Warloch, Jun 16, 2012
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  5. Jun 22, 2012
    Smoke

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    Graham Washington
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    The chevy v8 bell is not the same bolt pattern as the buick 225/231. I simply used a buick bell housing then mounted the sm465. Novak adapter for the transfer case.
     
    Smoke, Jun 22, 2012
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