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Tranny dilemma

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by MOP, Apr 24, 2005.

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  1. Apr 25, 2005
    67cj5

    67cj5 Member

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    Wow, and my wife thinks I come up with some weird stuff. But seriously I am very interested in seeing how this electrolosis thing turns out.
     
    67cj5, Apr 25, 2005
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  2. Apr 25, 2005
    MOP

    MOP Active Member

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    It works great so far. I did the T90 main shaft with amazing results. The sliding gear is now in the pot.


    I learned a little tonight while watching the pot boil. My T86 input shaft is ~3/8 in longer than the T90 input shaft. I don'think that length is critical, as there is plenty of spline to mate up. HOWEVER, the T86 and T90 (the long shaft I have for GM applications) input shafts have an opposite slant on the main drive gear (I think that is what is called). The cluster gears have the same opposite slant to match. So, I don't know if that is true with all T90 long shafts, but in my case you cannot use the T86 input shaft and T90 internals. If these gear turn out to be OK, I will prolly still use the T86 case, as the factory adapter has the shifter mounts for my single stick shifter. But, I will have to use the T90 input shaft, main shaft, cluster, etc. The alminum T90 adapter is the identical thickness as the T86 factory adapter.
     
    MOP, Apr 25, 2005
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  3. Apr 25, 2005
    MOP

    MOP Active Member

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    ......Sad thing is, my neighbors pay the electricity bill as the garage I rent from our landlord is behind their place, so mileage really doesn't matter :D :D
     
    MOP, Apr 25, 2005
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  4. Apr 26, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    UWOP!!!!!!!!!!

    I guess the day was worthwile as you learned something new and usefull Grasshopper!:D
     
    Mcruff, Apr 26, 2005
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  5. Apr 26, 2005
    MOP

    MOP Active Member

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    I'll try for some before and after pics tonight. The problem is having a digicam in my hands while coated in grease and rust.
     
    MOP, Apr 26, 2005
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  6. Apr 26, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Hmm, have your lovely wife handle the greasy parts while you take pics for us. R)
     
    sparky, Apr 26, 2005
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  7. Apr 26, 2005
    MOP

    MOP Active Member

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    I might as well ask mcruff to fly in and take the pics.
     
    MOP, Apr 26, 2005
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  8. May 1, 2005
    MOP

    MOP Active Member

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    A little more FYI:

    The high/intermediate (front) shift fork is larger on a T86 than a T90. This is to accomodate the larger clutch sleeve on a T86. So, it looks like i'll have to swap the front shift fork from my T90 to the T86 shifter. I could just swap complete shift covers, but I would like to keep my backup light switch (although my backup lights are not working for reasons unknown).

    I hope it is fine to just swap forks, they look identical except the diameter of the opening. Anyone have any experience with this?

    edit: just swapped them over and they are completely identical except the diameter of the fork, so should be good to go.
     
    MOP, May 1, 2005
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