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ckhd · 02-14-2003, 04:09 AM

How much does a Turbo 350 weigh?

How much does a NP-205 weigh?

They are both from a '72 'burb, but I doubt that would make a difference.

BobbyK · 02-14-2003, 08:34 AM

I'll estimate the th-350 at 150lbs or less.I remember picking up my old one without too much strain.
The Np-205 I hear is quite heavy.170-200lbs.No experience lifting one of those.It's in the "nut buster" range though.

70 Jimmy · 02-14-2003, 09:49 AM

NP205 is right at 150.

jays68yak · 02-14-2003, 10:45 AM

With or with out fuild? I think a Th350 would be less then 150.

ckhd · 02-14-2003, 01:08 PM

I'm just wondering because I'm debating on getting the 'turn your floor jack into a transmission jack' adapter from Northern tools, and it has a max capacity of 440 lbs. I don't think that they weigh that together... maybe... but for $50 it sure beats spending hundreds on a dedicated tranny jack that will lift 1,000 - 2,000 lbs.

I was just wondering if I should break them apart and take them out seperately.

jeffbo · 02-14-2003, 03:51 PM

I had the TH-350 rebuilt in my '72 a few months ago. I lifted it by myself and I think it weighs less than 150, probably closer to 110, but that is just a guess. When we pulled and installed the tranny, we just used a regular 2-ton floor jack. It worked pretty good, just made sure we had it perfectly centered and balanced on there. I also had my dad helping me so it was a lot easier. It you are going to do it by yourself, or plan on doing a lot of transmissions in the future, then I think it would be worth buying some kind of tranny jack. A 440lbs. capacity would work just fine I think.

jays68yak · 02-14-2003, 04:55 PM

IMO two people and a reg floor jack work the best.

I have and have used one of those adapters in the past.
1. you have to get the vechical like 2 feet in the air just to roll the tranny on the jack with the adapter.
2. It was more of a PIA then it was worth.

I only used it like once to switch out trannys in my lemans. Since then it has been two people with a reg jack. The suburban was the easiest cuz you could take the floor tranny cover off and have one person on top and one on the bottom with the jack.

Just my 4.5 cents

casey · 02-14-2003, 11:16 PM

I had the same experience as jays68yak, with those tranny jack adapter, tried to drop the 4 spd tranny out of a 4x4, and with the jack dropped right down to the floor the tranny still wouldn't clear the frame, the tranny adaptor on your floor jack is just too high, I had to rope up the tranny, gas the adaptor and lower it by hand never used it since, you would have to have your vehicle off the ground about 3 feet to have enough room to work. check your heights first to see if it's going to work before you spend your money.

02-14-2003, 04:09 AM	#1
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Anyone know the weight of tranny or t-case? How much does a Turbo 350 weigh? How much does a NP-205 weigh? They are both from a '72 'burb, but I doubt that would make a difference. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

02-14-2003, 08:34 AM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	I'll estimate the th-350 at 150lbs or less.I remember picking up my old one without too much strain. The Np-205 I hear is quite heavy.170-200lbs.No experience lifting one of those.It's in the "nut buster" range though. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

02-14-2003, 09:49 AM	#3
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	NP205 is right at 150. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

02-14-2003, 10:45 AM	#4
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	With or with out fuild? I think a Th350 would be less then 150. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-14-2003, 01:08 PM	#5
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I'm just wondering because I'm debating on getting the 'turn your floor jack into a transmission jack' adapter from Northern tools, and it has a max capacity of 440 lbs. I don't think that they weigh that together... maybe... but for $50 it sure beats spending hundreds on a dedicated tranny jack that will lift 1,000 - 2,000 lbs. I was just wondering if I should break them apart and take them out seperately. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

02-14-2003, 03:51 PM	#6
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	I had the TH-350 rebuilt in my '72 a few months ago. I lifted it by myself and I think it weighs less than 150, probably closer to 110, but that is just a guess. When we pulled and installed the tranny, we just used a regular 2-ton floor jack. It worked pretty good, just made sure we had it perfectly centered and balanced on there. I also had my dad helping me so it was a lot easier. It you are going to do it by yourself, or plan on doing a lot of transmissions in the future, then I think it would be worth buying some kind of tranny jack. A 440lbs. capacity would work just fine I think. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

02-14-2003, 04:55 PM	#7
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	IMO two people and a reg floor jack work the best. I have and have used one of those adapters in the past. 1. you have to get the vechical like 2 feet in the air just to roll the tranny on the jack with the adapter. 2. It was more of a PIA then it was worth. I only used it like once to switch out trannys in my lemans. Since then it has been two people with a reg jack. The suburban was the easiest cuz you could take the floor tranny cover off and have one person on top and one on the bottom with the jack. Just my 4.5 cents __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-14-2003, 11:16 PM	#8
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I had the same experience as jays68yak, with those tranny jack adapter, tried to drop the 4 spd tranny out of a 4x4, and with the jack dropped right down to the floor the tranny still wouldn't clear the frame, the tranny adaptor on your floor jack is just too high, I had to rope up the tranny, gas the adaptor and lower it by hand never used it since, you would have to have your vehicle off the ground about 3 feet to have enough room to work. check your heights first to see if it's going to work before you spend your money.



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