Difference in NV4500's?

[NScott]

Today I called a salvage yard that had a 99 NV4500 out of a V10, I asked if it would fit a 96 with 6BTA 5. 9 and they said their Hollander interchange said the V10's and the diesels were the same. BUT they said there was a difference between the 94-97's and the 98-2002's. What gives here? I don't know of any difference other than maybe the shifter sticks. Does anyone have any info about this. I run several of these and need to keep a "spare" ready to go that will fit them all to eliminate down time.



99 3500 2wd, C&C, 5spd, Autometer triple pillers,Dynosourses fueling box,module&elbow,4"straight,7. 50R/16 LR G

98 12V 3500 2wd, C&C, 5spd, Isspro double pillers,4"straight,stock?

97 3500 2wd, C&C,5spd,stock

96 3500 2wd, C&C, 5spd,stock

96 3500 2wd, C&C, Auto,stock

95 2500, 2wd, 5spd, now a flatbed, converted to dual wheel rear end (3500),stock

 

[Alaskaskiff]

The difference is in the shift tower. When I put the 3rd transmission in my 96 it was one of the 98+ versions. Worked fine, seemed to shift with a shorter throw. Believe there are minor internal differences in the tower as well.