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71 super · 10-31-2007, 06:24 PM

I just pulled 465/205 out of frame so that frame could be cleaned/blasted and painted. I pulled bell and trans/case as a complete unit and then broke them down out side the frame. There appears to be a gasket of some type between adapter and trans and another between adapter and t/case where can I find these new- previous owner used rtv. 2nd question - what is the easiest way to put these parts back in. I am buying a new motor and the clutch is goig to be replaced as well (frame off) but these things are heavy! Any advice is welcomed. Thanks 71 super- p.s. I am a 4x4 newby- everything previously has been 2wd.

DieselEater · 10-31-2007, 07:22 PM

rent a good transmission jack.......its worth it!!! You should then be able to lift it all up at once and move it around enough to fit it all where you want it. put the cross members on the tranny first.

A........

Ace in the hole · 10-31-2007, 07:38 PM

as for the gasket, you will probably only find them in a set with all the other gaskets that you would need for a trans rebuild. That's probably why the PO used rtv, didn't want to spend the money on a complete gasket kit. I just bought one for mine because I was tearing mine down and going thru it. Seem like it was in the neiborhood of $20
dieseleater- there is a trany crossmember for a sm465/np205 set up? thought the only member was what the adapter bolts to.

earl87gta · 10-31-2007, 07:59 PM

I use an engine hoist to lift them in to position from inside the truck I find its easier then a trans jack is and nothing will be in your way under neath when your lining every thing up on the engine.

DieselEater · 10-31-2007, 08:27 PM

Yeah, that's the one I was talking about...

Southedisto · 10-31-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

I use an engine hoist to lift them in to position from inside the truck I find its easier then a trans jack is and nothing will be in your way under neath when your lining every thing up on the engine.

X2, makes for an easy install.

As for the gaskets, I cut my own out of cork material.

71 super · 10-31-2007, 10:07 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate it!!!

**kwmech** · 10-31-2007, 10:54 PM

The gaskets are available from the dealer

68K20 x Drill · 11-01-2007, 05:51 AM

2 crappy transmission jacks works pretty well too.

Erl · 11-02-2007, 12:55 PM

Quad 4x4 has them.

ERL

10-31-2007, 06:24 PM	#1
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	sm465 and NP205 questions I just pulled 465/205 out of frame so that frame could be cleaned/blasted and painted. I pulled bell and trans/case as a complete unit and then broke them down out side the frame. There appears to be a gasket of some type between adapter and trans and another between adapter and t/case where can I find these new- previous owner used rtv. 2nd question - what is the easiest way to put these parts back in. I am buying a new motor and the clutch is goig to be replaced as well (frame off) but these things are heavy! Any advice is welcomed. Thanks 71 super- p.s. I am a 4x4 newby- everything previously has been 2wd. Last edited by 71 super; 10-31-2007 at 06:24 PM.

10-31-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions rent a good transmission jack.......its worth it!!! You should then be able to lift it all up at once and move it around enough to fit it all where you want it. put the cross members on the tranny first. A........ __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

10-31-2007, 07:38 PM	#3
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions as for the gasket, you will probably only find them in a set with all the other gaskets that you would need for a trans rebuild. That's probably why the PO used rtv, didn't want to spend the money on a complete gasket kit. I just bought one for mine because I was tearing mine down and going thru it. Seem like it was in the neiborhood of $20 dieseleater- there is a trany crossmember for a sm465/np205 set up? thought the only member was what the adapter bolts to. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

10-31-2007, 07:59 PM	#4
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions I use an engine hoist to lift them in to position from inside the truck I find its easier then a trans jack is and nothing will be in your way under neath when your lining every thing up on the engine. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 10-31-2007 at 07:59 PM.

10-31-2007, 08:27 PM	#5
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions Yeah, that's the one I was talking about... __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

10-31-2007, 10:07 PM	#7
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions Thanks guys I appreciate it!!!

10-31-2007, 10:54 PM	#8
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,466	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions The gaskets are available from the dealer

11-01-2007, 05:51 AM	#9
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions 2 crappy transmission jacks works pretty well too. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

11-02-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Re: sm465 and NP205 questions Quad 4x4 has them. ERL __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX



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