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Old 02-12-2003, 07:58 PM   #1
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4 Speed ?

I'm learning more about the difference in transfer cases....now for transmissions.....How do I tell what type of 4 speed is in my truck? Is there a way to just look at it and know?
FYI= My truck is a 71 1/2 ton 4 speed with factory Lock outs and a 350.
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Old 02-12-2003, 08:24 PM   #2
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To the best of my knowledge, the only 4 spd they used in a 71 1/2ton was the GM/Muncie SM465.
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Old 02-12-2003, 08:25 PM   #3
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GENERALLY speaking, GM 4 speed models used were the SM420 up till 1967, with the SM465 taking over in 1968. The SM420 was never used mated to a 205 transfer case, while the SM465 was always married to a 205 case. There was only one year the 420 was married to a transfer case, 1967 when it was mated to a Rockwell T-221 case. This is info I have compiled, please, if someone else has any conflicting hard facts regarding my info, please post.
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Old 02-12-2003, 11:21 PM   #4
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Yup, should be a 10 spline SM465 as stated.
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Old 02-12-2003, 11:54 PM   #5
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Sounds good...so I've got a SM465 4 speed and Np-205 T case....nice to finally know so I can either swap or rebuild, whenever I make up my mind!
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Old 02-13-2003, 01:04 AM   #6
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NAPCO ken,
Interesting data, I have an SM465 married to a Rockwell T-221 that came out of a '68. That is the only contradiction that I can add.
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Old 02-13-2003, 02:17 AM   #7
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I have an M465 mated to a Rockwell in a 69 K20. It might be an early 69 where they were trying to get rid of leftovers. I want to convert it to an NP205 to get the lever to the right of the shifter. Zoomy/Pappy
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Interesting about the 465 to Rockwell 221 case...I wasn't sure just when the break in transfer cases was!! Thanks for the update for my records!!
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Old 02-19-2003, 11:32 PM   #9
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early '69

My '69 GMC has a SM465 mated to a Rockwell T221.
It also has a closed knuckle Dana 44.

Originally had a 305 V-6 also.
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