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T90 To T18 Swap

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by colojeepguy, Aug 5, 2022.

  1. Aug 16, 2022
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Yeah, and it looks perfect :confused:
    But at this point I'm replacing everything between the flywheel and the driveshaft so it doesn't really matter.
     
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    Jw60

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    Don't forget to upgrade the stay cable.
    :beer:
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2022
    Steve's 70-5

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    Had a clutch in a chevy truck not shifting right. Clutch was good but clutch fork was wore.
     
  4. Aug 16, 2022
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Doesn't have one
     
  5. Aug 16, 2022
    colojeepguy

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    It's a 70 with cable clutch, and it works as it should.
     
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    Muzikp

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    Should have changed the title to "Trouble 90 to Terrific T18 swap" :D
     
  7. Aug 17, 2022
    Renegade ll

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    Hey Doug we're with you every step of way.
     
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  8. Aug 17, 2022
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    I have parts ordered from all over the place...new input shaft arrived yesterday.
    20220817_065803.jpg

    Waiting on a pilot bushing & a gasket set for the OD coming from AA, transmission gasket kit from PartsMike, clutch parts from Rock Auto, a couple gallons of GL3 90wt coming from Amazon, a new clutch cable from Inline Tube, and a driveshaft yoke from R&P in Oregon.
     
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    Steve's 70-5

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    The cash register is ringing
     
  10. Aug 17, 2022
    colojeepguy

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    Still need a gasket set for the tcase, and I'll have to pay to get the lengths changed on my driveshafts.
    Probably a few other little things I've forgotten, but hopefully no more major $$$.
     
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    Jw60

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    front yoke might make up most of the difference.

    T-90 8" case with 2.625" adapter... 10.625"
    T-18 11.875" case with 1" adapter... 12.875

    A little grinding wheel on the rear splines might be all you need.
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2022
    Fireball

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    You'll need a front yoke for the transfercase and a whole new driveshaft for the front to go with the bigger U-joints.
     
  13. Aug 17, 2022
    colojeepguy

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    I have those.
     
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    Norcal69

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    I would strongly consider upgrading to a CV drive shaft at this time. You will need to install a CV yoke on the rear output of the transfer case.
     
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    homersdog

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    Which brand of gear oil did you order from amazon?
     
  16. Aug 17, 2022
    colojeepguy

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    Sta Lube
     
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    Fireball

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    It doesn't really seem necessary with a D18, a T18 that's only 1.5" longer than the stock transmission, and a 2.5" lift.

    Not much u-joint angle on my '71 with this setup. The lower rear output of the D18 vs a D20 really helps:
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  18. Aug 17, 2022
    colojeepguy

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    Can you post some detail pictures of your crossmember and trans mount, and also your clutch cable (if you're still using one)?
     
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    dnb71R2

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    Make sure the driveshaft/transmission/transfer case centerline is PARALLEL with the pinion yoke in the rear differential.
    This should have been marked somehow prior to disassembling the drivetrain.
     
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    Fireball

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    Yes this is important. Since i didn't have any driveline vibration prior to the swap, I matched the angle of the drivetrain before and after.

    Before with the T-14:
    [​IMG]

    After with the T-18. I got within 0.2 degrees:
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