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koobie · 05-21-2002, 10:26 AM

I think the input shaft on my sm465 just gave up its ghost. Just chatters when put in gear. Anyway- I'm about to pull it and have a few questions for those that have done it before. Is it easier to remove the tranny and the transfer case as one unit or individually? Can the sm465 be rebuilt or do I need to find a donor? If rebuildable, any idea on cost and what to expect at the tranny shop? Finally, any tips on removal or installation would be appreciated.

Blazer1970 · 05-21-2002, 11:20 AM

I drop the t-case and tranny separately. I would block the motor up under the oil pan, and remove the cross member first, before the t-case. This makes it a lot easier to get to all the bolts. leave the t-case adapter bolted to the tranny when you pull it out. All of the parts for the 465 are available, and it can definitely be repaired. If it needs a shaft or gears (anything other than bearings or seals), it may be cheaper to buy a whole tranny at the junkyard than to buy the new parts. These trannies are pretty easy to find used.

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Tim

da-burb · 05-21-2002, 11:32 AM

I will be dropping a 465 out of a 2 wheel drive 72 GMC this next week. If you need anything let me know. That's about all the help I can be on the subject.

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1971 C-10 Suburban
1972 C-10 Suburban
1969 XL Galaxie Fastback
1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback
1974 SCOUT II

Montrose, Minnesota

koobie · 05-21-2002, 01:11 PM

Thanks burb. I'll let you know. I work fairly close to you and have been meaning to check out your fleet anyway.

da-burb · 05-21-2002, 02:28 PM

I work in Plymouth now, NE corner of Hwy 55 and 494 if you ever need anything (w/o having to go 20 miles further west).

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1971 C-10 Suburban
1972 C-10 Suburban
1969 XL Galaxie Fastback
1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback
1974 SCOUT II

Montrose, Minnesota

Scrub · 05-21-2002, 07:06 PM

Trick number 2713

To get the old pilot shaft bushing out:
Pack the cavity where it is with heavy grease and then get something the same diameter as the pilot shaft and hit it with a hammer. The grease will work like a hydraulic jack and push the bushing out. You might have to repack the cavity once or twice, but this has always worked for me.

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Scrub
70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles
72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

05-21-2002, 10:26 AM	#1
koobie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: South St. Paul MN USA Posts: 21	sm465 bulletproof? I think the input shaft on my sm465 just gave up its ghost. Just chatters when put in gear. Anyway- I'm about to pull it and have a few questions for those that have done it before. Is it easier to remove the tranny and the transfer case as one unit or individually? Can the sm465 be rebuilt or do I need to find a donor? If rebuildable, any idea on cost and what to expect at the tranny shop? Finally, any tips on removal or installation would be appreciated. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande 4x4 crate 350/4spd

05-21-2002, 11:20 AM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	I drop the t-case and tranny separately. I would block the motor up under the oil pan, and remove the cross member first, before the t-case. This makes it a lot easier to get to all the bolts. leave the t-case adapter bolted to the tranny when you pull it out. All of the parts for the 465 are available, and it can definitely be repaired. If it needs a shaft or gears (anything other than bearings or seals), it may be cheaper to buy a whole tranny at the junkyard than to buy the new parts. These trannies are pretty easy to find used. ------------------ Tim __________________ Tim

05-21-2002, 11:32 AM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I will be dropping a 465 out of a 2 wheel drive 72 GMC this next week. If you need anything let me know. That's about all the help I can be on the subject. ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

05-21-2002, 01:11 PM	#4
koobie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: South St. Paul MN USA Posts: 21	Thanks burb. I'll let you know. I work fairly close to you and have been meaning to check out your fleet anyway. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande 4x4 crate 350/4spd

05-21-2002, 02:28 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I work in Plymouth now, NE corner of Hwy 55 and 494 if you ever need anything (w/o having to go 20 miles further west). ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

05-21-2002, 07:06 PM	#6
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Trick number 2713 To get the old pilot shaft bushing out: Pack the cavity where it is with heavy grease and then get something the same diameter as the pilot shaft and hit it with a hammer. The grease will work like a hydraulic jack and push the bushing out. You might have to repack the cavity once or twice, but this has always worked for me. ------------------ Scrub 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.



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