On 4/21/07, Michael Maskalans <dml@tepidcola.com> wrote:
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> On Apr 19, 2007, at 23:36, Dustin Williams wrote:
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> > My towing experience was
> > with a 22" Penske moving van.
> >
> > That was really not a good week for me. I also found out I didn't get
> > a promotion I applied for solely because I'm too young, I traveled all
> > that way to see a girl and it didn't work out, and I broke a tooth. Oh
> > well, sometimes stuff just happens.
>
> ouch. definitely a rough week.
> >
Sure was
> > I knew that both the V-6 and V-8 used the NP 231, but I thought I
> > remembered reading something about a HD and regular version of that. I
> > don't particularly want to get something that won't fit and that I'll
> > just tear apart in a few months or next winter.
> >
> Not sure on the older trucks but I'm pretty sure that is the case on
> the 3rd gens. Do you really use your 4 wheel drive or is it more of
> the slippery road/boat ramp/occasional rutted driveway ort of thing?
> I'd bet a light duty 231 behind a v8 would not be an issue.
>
> Also, take a look at this chart to really make yourself a bit more
> informed.
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> > I'm in Berrien Springs. If you've got the parts to hook me up and can
> > give me a good deal I would be very appreciative.
>
> Damn, wrong end of the state.... Are you in a hurry on this or do
> you have something else to drive? Maybe we could compare spare parts
> in measurements & pictures. spline counts & input shaft lengths are
> important. Are you handy with a wrench? Parts swapping may still do
> the trick for you.
>
> I started out with a broken 1998 automatic 231HD and a ~1996 standard
> transmission 231SD but could not put them together for my use due to
> not being able to swap the input shaft due to a difference in gear
> cutting. Long story short but if you're the sort to swap parts
> around and make things work I think you can make things work for
> you. I may also have a take-off from my '98 if I can't end up
> swapping tailshafts between my dead trans and Chad's 2wd spare that
> I'm getting to put in...
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> Just for the record, the most common cause of the chain stretching to
> the point of wearing through the case like you had is running it dry.
I figured as much.
Just so everyone knows I'm going to switch to private e-mails for this.
Thanks,
Dustin
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