NV4500 damper

[dodge8mm]

I am looking at getting a NV4500 from a 1993 Chevy 2wd to put in my 1972 GMC to replace the SM465. The NV has a damper or such on the rear of it. Is that needed, can it be replaced with something else? Sounds like it is very hard to remove for a refresh.

And, has anyone ever used the stock shift knob on a NV4500 adding 5th to the knob? I'd rather have the factory knob over the NV knob. Thanks for the help.

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Originally Posted by dodge8mm

I am looking at getting a NV4500 from a 1993 Chevy 2wd to put in my 1972 GMC to replace the SM465. The NV has a damper or such on the rear of it. Is that needed, can it be replaced with something else? Sounds like it is very hard to remove for a refresh.

And, has anyone ever used the stock shift knob on a NV4500 adding 5th to the knob? I'd rather have the factory knob over the NV knob. Thanks for the help.

Your NV4500 looks different than mine. Mine has a longer tailshaft and does not have the damper.

Here is my install using all of the stock bell housing and clutch components from the SM465.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=673588

I did not use the '72 shift knob but I see no reason it couldn't be used, it may take some modification to the threads.

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[jarrodblake]

The damper comes off with the u joint flange. Its comes off super easy. just remove the nut and slide it off.

Mine 95 chevy nv4500 with a cummins bellhousing.

IMAG2768 by jarrod vanwinkle, on Flickr

[dodge8mm]

Perfect, and is the throw out bearing the same from the 465 to 4500? Or do I need the newer model's bearing.

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Originally Posted by dodge8mm

Perfect, and is the throw out bearing the same from the 465 to 4500? Or do I need the newer model's bearing.

Mine was the same, but since that trans is a little different than mine I can't be sure. I'm betting it is though. Maybe Jarrod can answer for sure, if he tried it.

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