transmission question

I had thought it was the top covers that wore out on the T-176s, not the shift forks. I understood that replacement covers are available (from 4WDH or JC Whitney!?).

I also read that used T-176s are becoming scarce. Hot rod builders like them, since they can take the top off and use it on a Ford toploader 4-speed to make a high performance top-shifting transmission (maybe read that here?).

 

BTW if the bell you have fits the SBC (ie a 151 bell), you'll need to trade for an AMC-pattern bell to use a T-176. A bell from a T-150 or T-176 (or SR-4, T-4 or T-5, with redrilling) used with a 258 or 304 will work.

 

i have another question for you guys. what transmissions will bolt up or adapt to the dana 300. i think it would be a better idea to not mess around with that t5 trans. thanks for the help

 

Should fit anything with the New Process pattern (circle) and a 23 spline output shaft. The Jeep transmissions include the SR-4 (weak), T-4 (weak), T-5, AX-15 (too long?), T-18A (from a post 1980 J-20; scarce), and the T-176. There may be some from other manufacturers that will fit, but I'm not familiar with them. IMO the T-176 is your best option with the D300 if you don't want to spend a lot.

 

i think im gonna go with the T176. i found one in pa for $300. shipping would be a pain but ill do what i have to to get the jeep goin again. there really isnt much out here for used parts. ive gone around to junkyards but you cant get a trans for under $600.

 

so i just found a t176 on ebay thats located down in texas. however i was just poking around ebay and found a guy that had a 304 up for sale about 20 min. south of me. so i tihnk im gonna wait until i find out what kind of trans is near me. but i want the t176. so im gonna think this one over.

 

Re: transmission qustion

I like the T-150 just fine! They make me plenty of money when second gear goes bad and wipes out the cluster, or the main drive gear grenades! Actually, not a bad tranny behind moderate to low horsepower, just wouldn't put one behind a V-8. It's essentially the same toploader 3 speed used in 6 cylinder car applications, commonly referred to as a RAN 3 speed. Nickmil.

 

That is definitely a T-5 not a T-4. The bulge on the back portion, bottom of the transmission is the bulge put in for 5th gear. T-4's and SR-4's don't have that, but otherwise look very similar. Nickmil.

 

so now i know i would be able to get a t-15 or a t-176. i want the 176 because then i would be able to sue the dana 300 transfer case but the 176 is down in texas and im in wisconsin, but i think i would be able to get it for a deal which would offset the shipping. on the other hand there is a t-15 about 25 min south of me. im really not sure on what to do.

 

alright so i have made a decision. i found a t-15 about 20 min south of me and i talked to guy thats selling it and he only wants a hundred bucks for it. he said there is only 65,000 miles on it but who knows if thats right or ont. one question i have is will my t-14 bellhousing work with the t-15? he has a bellhousing for it i belive but i figure if i dont need it theres no reason why i should get it.

 

IIRC you need the T-15 bell.