nice!

11/17/2009 5:12:08 PM

Yessir...good deal.

Those three tabs actually serve to key the syncro hub to the baulk ring (the toothed brass ring), which then applies braking force to the cone on the gear end, thus spinning up the whole shebang before allowing the shift collar to slide over the mating teeth...thus avoiding grinding.

Very few transmissions actually slide a gear into mesh when changing, though most reverse gears are designed to do so. Most of the time, gearsets are in constant mesh, and are engaged and disengaged via the use of sliding collars, either syncronizing or of straight dog type. Big trucks, Class 8 and larger, and motorcycles use sliding dogs versus syncros. For the big trucks...it's fewer moving parts in a transmission where rotating masses are high, and baulk rings would wear out crazy fast. Motorcycles? Too small to matter much. It's why matching throttle, double-clutching, etc. are required on most big trucks to shift. The Macks I used to drive were built like that.

Glad to hear your shit's fixed!

11/17/2009 5:43:04 PM

Not so fast gentlemen- a fellow on another forum compared my pics to his pics and noticed that the 5th synchro outer ring may be on backwards (no bevel displayed on mine)

His:



Mine:


My question is: Is that part symetrical- meaning if installed backwards could it be possible for 5th to work at all? Does the outer ring come in a rebuild kit? I only ask because if not, perhaps my outer ring is an aftermarket rebuild part and does not have the bevel that the original ring came with. Otherwise I would have to think that the chamfer I saw on the snap ring was wear from the initial failure and not by design- meaning that the root cause would be the outer ring installed backwards is a problem for hot rod powershifting your NV4500... and before I do any serious mods I should flip the ring (maybe replace it) and replace that cracked shift fork.

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11/17/2009 5:47:09 PM

It's very likely that the chamfer is by design, as it is of a lot of benefit when assembling the motherfucker. I never spread that style snapring more than absolutely necessary, and that chamfer makes it easier to slide over the end of the shaft.

That snapring is HARD; wearing a chamfer in it is all but impossible. The shaft usually galls first.

11/17/2009 7:59:17 PM

Well I know one way to find out, but just getting 5th back for the cost of 2 gallons of gear oil feels pretty good right now. I may see if Capital can get me the shift fork, roll pins, outer ring and snap ring for a reasonable price and just replace it all to be on the safe side.

Do you know if there is a replaceable bushing in the shifter on these? I would like to tighten it up a little.

11/17/2009 8:38:46 PM

BD short throw kit

11/17/2009 8:48:55 PM

I can't remember about the bushing; I don't think there is. It's been quite a few years since I had the shifter out on one of those. It's a nice little arrangement; the gearstick is held into its socket with a quarter turning camlock. Spring loaded and a bitch to put back in without the right tool.

11/17/2009 9:48:01 PM

BTW...who the fuck cares about tightening the shifter on one of those? A little slop gives it that big rig feel. And there ain't nothin' better, sir. Nothin' at all.

11/17/2009 9:54:55 PM

HAND

SHAKIN'

11/17/2009 10:26:13 PM

With its 2ft shifter its gonna always feel like a big rig, but I would like to teach my wife how to drive it and it helps when the shits not worn out.

11/18/2009 1:19:36 AM

OK so add to the list new serp belt and transmission fluid. New tail lamps are on the way, as are new universal joints and once I figure out how to get the two driveshaft sections apart I am gonna replace the center support bearing too. So far I have about $6K in the truck.

11/18/2009 11:45:17 AM

not bad. i've always wanted to have a big ass truck again. had a 3500 for a while

11/18/2009 11:57:58 AM

Quote :

"once I figure out how to get the two driveshaft sections apart "

you screw the cap off the end of the female splined section and slide it out, its super fine thread and annoying as hell, if it won't come out once you have the cap off, pump a shitload of grease in it and it will force it out hydraulicly

11/18/2009 12:57:48 PM

say what?

11/18/2009 1:09:16 PM

chicken butt

11/18/2009 1:13:06 PM

Quote :

""once I figure out how to get the two driveshaft sections apart ""

As I remember, we just cut the band on joey's holding the rubber boot on and the two halves slid apart?

11/18/2009 4:46:59 PM

yeah that band clamp on the rubber boot is all it feels like it is holding it on



started trying to clean it up today, I may head into raleigh tomorrow if RJ has some big pipe at the muffler shop

11/18/2009 7:08:19 PM

I've got 6' of 5" laying in the basement, as well as a 32" long mitre cut stack, 6" 5" inlet. also have one 5" "big-end to big-end" 360deg clamp

11/18/2009 7:23:05 PM

I could use that pipe, son

11/18/2009 9:11:43 PM

You think Ron is gonna have pipe as big as you want?

11/18/2009 10:04:19 PM

let me know before friday about the pipe

adam can bring the lense too

11/18/2009 10:10:37 PM

^^ I doubt it

^ yeah bring the pipe and the lens. You guys need anything for your trucks? There are 4 in the LKQ you-pull-it yard 10 minutes from here. The pickin is getting a little slim but they had some good parts here and there.

11/18/2009 10:14:22 PM

joey needs a radio, ac compressor, headliner, all kinds of shit

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11/18/2009 10:16:08 PM

His headliner falling down? Thats an easy fix, hell i got the material here and we can get in the zone for the glue. My radio is same as a Caravan, there are a ton of those out there. there are AC compressors on a couple of those trucks but they are V8s.

[Edited on November 18, 2009 at 10:18 PM. Reason : ...]

11/18/2009 10:17:27 PM

adam's making fun

i removed the A/C system from the firewall forward - on purpose

11/18/2009 10:21:13 PM

Well theres no shame in a Caravan cassette player, player

And I am serious about the headliner, they are easier than most people think and really easy on a std cab pickup.

11/18/2009 10:28:00 PM

check with majestic muffler on south saunders, they did the exhuast work for our big state trucks, also brakes inc and fleetpride should have some on the shelf

11/18/2009 10:38:04 PM

changed the oil today, installed front inner fenders, adjusted the front bumper, scored some real floormats for free... might have some correct tires soon

11/19/2009 8:54:49 PM

285/75/16?

11/20/2009 7:21:55 AM

those are pretty big

stock wheels are 16x6.5, no?

11/20/2009 7:25:36 AM

265/85/16's then, but they look retarded

and you can fit 33x12.50's on 6.5's son, trust me

11/20/2009 8:04:38 AM

Quote :

"you can fit 33x12.50's on 6.5's son"

no shit, but we're talking about a dually here, son.

you know, unless blowouts are kinda your thing....

11/20/2009 8:39:24 AM

Quote :

"WHEEL SPACERS SON"

11/20/2009 9:03:28 AM

Quote :

"TIJUANA HOT ROD"

11/20/2009 9:05:37 AM

Quote :

"There once was a man from Nantucket Whose dick was so long he could suck it. He said with a grin, As he wiped off his chin, If my ear were a cunt I would fuck it!"

11/20/2009 9:08:30 AM

LED tails
straight pipe to the back
new rear slider latch


tires I need are 245/75 BTW, although 215/85 or even 235/85 would work

11/23/2009 7:59:49 PM

replaced the busted rear sway bar link


Mirrors quit working? WTF do I need to carry a test light in the truck with me?

11/25/2009 9:22:48 AM

11/25/2009 10:51:15 AM

Might rebuild the driveshaft tomorrow. Or not.

11/25/2009 9:52:55 PM

Speaking of Dodg'ems, I've been itching for a new one lately. Anyone wanna buy mine??

11/25/2009 10:44:07 PM

i might can sell it for you

11/25/2009 10:54:41 PM

I think a lift pump upgrade is in my future, not feeling great about the Carter junk.

11/27/2009 1:52:20 PM

Got a bedliner today, plastic isn't ideal, but you cant argue with a nice liner for $10

11/30/2009 12:45:21 AM

Washed the truck today, holy shit it was filthy and I couldnt even tell. White vehicles are so funny.

12/1/2009 5:48:36 PM

Got some new emblems in today, more on the way.

12/2/2009 9:43:39 PM

Ill get some pics of the new exhaust as soon as I can

12/2/2009 10:53:05 PM

Quintuple posts, ITT.

Optmus, bringin it to a whole new level!

12/3/2009 9:36:57 AM

thats right!


my missing drivers door badge is missing no more


I think there may be water ingress at the cab lamps, and its travelling down the A pillar trim... which happens to be where the fuse panel is!!

12/3/2009 9:01:02 PM

I messed up and reset the trip too early, but I am getting at least 16MPG

12/3/2009 11:15:06 PM

OK MORE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS

I got a call to move 3 trucks from Apex to the dirty D and hooked up the trailer this morning. Left the neighborhood, 1st, 2nd, 3rd holy shit it feels like the driveshaft just fell out. Pull over on the shoulder and even sitting still in neutral its still making a hell of a noise, put the clutch in and it goes away, clutch out its back (even in neutral). Limp it back to the house and here it sits.

I am not sure if the part of the clutch came apart and is being slung around in the bellhousing or if some other retainer in the transmission came apart or if something else in the trans just plain broke but something is majorly fucked up this time.

12/8/2009 10:34:30 AM