Scared to death!!!

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Just read Joe D. 's new article in issue 30 about the driveline... . I dont even want to go to the grocery now!! Having seen the included photos, I cant believe my whole gearbox hasnt just fallen out on the road yet. What the **** was NV thinking when they penned this unit? My 97 now has 82k on it and I guess Im gonna have to make some long distance calls right after I get Christmas paid for!LOL Still not happy with the choices for clutches we have... any input, guys?

 

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Three of us from GLTDR are clutch shopping right now. Narrowed down to two.
Not Centerforce, not McCleod.
One has damper springs, one does not.
One is $1500, one is not.
One will hold 1900 ft #s, one won't.

Luckily, we all have some time left if we drive normal.

I wish we had more choices!!

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WANTED: Wrecked Dodges. 1997 Cummins Dodge 4x4 Bombed & Amsoiled
Member of TDR,LIC-ROC,GLTDR,NRA www.awdist.com

 

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Thanks MGM, let me know your choice when you make one. Mine will live a while longer if I behave as well. A full-race clutch assembly for my Porsche is less than $500... $1000 is freakin robbery. Any thoughts about the mainshaft fixes available?
Brian

[This message has been edited by BCFAST (edited 11-16-2000). ]

 

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I believe Standard Transmission's science is sound, but as with many parts on our trucks, only time will tell.

Remember, we are not driving a small block V-8 designed in the 1950's.
I guess we are all paying a price for performance.

I'M NOT TRADING!!!!
Gene

 

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I've already ordered the exchange transmission from Standard Transmission. The article was convincing enough.

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Chris Timochko
1997 5sp 4X4, HX40, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, Custom Tuned Injection Pump, 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, Water Injection, NOS Diesel Kit, 6" Chrome Exhaust System, No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc, Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 305/70/16s. Test mule for Auto Wurks Diesel race program

 

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Originally posted by DieselB59:
I've already ordered the exchange transmission from Standard Transmission. The article was convincing enough.

Which article was that?

 

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Putting Sachs clutch in as we speak, will let yall know what the results are when I test drive, hopefully later today.

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95' 2500 standard trans. 2wd reg cab 125,000 miles.
TST #4 plate kit, 370 Diamond B injectors, Afc spring kit, Gov. spring kit,TST's fuel pressure adapter and 2 guage pillar mount, SPA EGT/Boost guage.
Badly in need of a clutch installJoe D's Sachs clutch is here.

 

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DOes Standard Trans have a webb sight?

 

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When did ya'll recieve issue 30?

 

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Issue 30 "Technical Topics" by Joe Donnelly. Nice article lots of information.
Got my TDR in on Monday! #ad
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I'll probably need to clutch soon with 108,000 on it but seems to be doing good.
Trans seems to be doing OK too(5 spd).
Only can scare #ad
you if your pulling extreme loads,mud racing or sled pulling.
I'm Knocking on wood, so mine won't drop out of the truck tomorrow. #ad


[This message has been edited by Missouri Mule (edited 11-18-2000). ]

 

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The Standard Transmission website is located here... #ad
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www.standardtransmission.com


A-bomb: I got my issue 30 on Wednesday and Im in Wisconsin. Its slowly making its way west... #ad
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"Shadows" 96' 2500 SLT, Reg Cab, 12V, 4x4, NV4500, 4. 10s, LB, LSD, Black Exterior w/chrome rockers, Camel/Tan Interior, Towing Pkg w/ Tekonsha electric brake controller, Walker Muffler, Kitty wandered off to the woods... K&N Filter--Silencer Ring gone,AFC opened up a bit, Optima Yellow-tops, 235/85/16 Michelin LTX A/Ts Other Upgrades pending $$$$ TO THE BOMB BAY!!!!!!!

 

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I just got my issue. . #29 last week! Seems to take a bit looonger to get out to the left coast!

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98 2500 Quad Cab, 12V, 5spd, 4x4, HD Transfer Case, 370HP Diamond B Injectors, #4 TST, 16cm2 Housing, AFC Spring Kit, Governor "Modified", Walker Muffler, 285/75-16 BFG AT's, SS Tube Steps, Fifth Whl Hitch, Leather, CD, LSD Dana 80 Rear, 60 Front, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, Rancho RS9000 Shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer

 

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Alright, I haven't rec my #30 either. What's this Joe D article all about? Should I be worried about something???

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1972 Chinook class C with 96/215 5spd, 4/5" exh, 4"BD, MagHytec, 85gal fuel, K&N RE0880, AutoMeter, 370's, BD gov kit, BD afc kit, yada-yada-yada
www.fostertruck.com/cummins

 

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Hi guys
Got my issue #30 last tuesday Nov 14th and I live in Olympia Wa. Hav"nt had time to read it yet tho.

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95 slt auto,bd exhaustbrake, TST 230/605 plate K&N airfilter, primelok fuelfilter relocator. Who say"s six in row don"t go?

 

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The worst thing about the NV4500 is all the time people like us have spent wondering what to do about it. Here is my opinion, just drive it, yes they will all fail someday, get a plan for when it happens (Std transmission is a good one) and pay to fix it when it fails.

If it aint broke don't fix it. Many people have driven with a failed 5th gear for 1,000s of miles. If your going to replace it anyway what do you care about a little metal in a transmission that will get rebuilt anyway. Besides, you own a Chrysler product and you may need the $$$$ for some other unexpected repair!

Don't get me wrong, I like my truck but not when I obsess over it. Thats my problem.

 

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I am presently rebuilding a trashed NV4500 (broke half a dozen teeth off the cluster for 3rd) with parts from Std. Trans. including the mainshaft kit. They have been real good to work with. They know the parts with my relatively poor descriptions, send them quickly, and have everything in stock. I had to get an input, 3rd, cluster, shims, bearings, etc. I am doing the transmission that way, instead of pulling my original one and woring it over (it woul be a lot cheaper) so I can swap it quickly into my poor old sickly Ram, and minimize the time I impose on my friend and his rack at the dealership. You can read more about it in issue 31, hopefully.

"There is no end to concern. "
Joe