Expect to have to shorten the driveshaft some. Any competent driveshaft
shop can handle this. Should be less than $100.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Kyle Vanditmars <kylevan@telus.net>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Cheap Trans
>
>Jon N. Benignus wrote:
>
>> In a 3500 van I would assume it is an A-518. (assume!!??!!)
>>
>> I would doubt it is an A-500, but you never know. The 518 to my knowlwdge
>> was the HD tranny of that era (727 w/OD).
>> I would ask if there was any trailer towing done, and if so, what was
towed.
>> If little to none, I would say get it, if the price is right.
>
>Ok, the seller doesn't know exactly what trans it is. He took the
>engine and trans out of his father-in-law's written-off van. He does
>know it is a 4-speed, and since it's in a 3500, it's gotta be the 518.
>
>My only concern is that I have the A-500 now, so will the trans just
>basically bolt up? This would basically sit until either my current
>trans breaks, or I decide to get a little bit wild in the engine
>compartment, so it's not too critical. ;)
>
>
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