Never had a problem with my old "Rock Crusher" (aka: Muncie M-22) and then
with the replaced Richmond Gear 6-Speed. I broke rear-ends twice, twisted
the driveshaft twice, and burnt out the clutch more than twice. Never blew
up a tranny....yet. :)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of mrdancer
> Sent: Sunday, February 28, 1999 9:19 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: 5 Speed vs. Automatic -Reply -Reply
>
>
> I think they use the NV3500 in the Dakota because 1) it can
> handle the stock
> motor's torque, 2) it's probably cheaper to build and lighter in weight
> (thus better acceleration from less internal rotating mass), and
> 3) lighter
> gears may mean easier shifting.
>
> I know that some of the real-heavy-duty (usu. racing) manual trannys have
> straight-cut gears. This makes them stronger, but much harder to shift.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gary Shook <gary.shook@mci.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 11:46 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: 5 Speed vs. Automatic -Reply -Reply
>
>
> >Key word in my post was RATED.. New Venture guarantees the NV3500 in
> >applications rated for xxx Lbs Ft of torque (transmissions don't have
> >calculators, so they don't know about horsepower)... apparently
> the 5.9L is
> >above this number, or they would not have a problem running the NV3500
> >behind the 5.9L... they don't have a problem running the NV4500
> behind the
> >5.9L (or the V10, or the Cummins)... what I don't understand is why they
> >have a problem running the NV4500 in the Dak or 1500 ram....
> probably some
> >other lawyer's idea...
> >
> >This is not reality of what EITHER transmission can take... it's bean
> >counter and lawyer negotiated stuff...
> >
> >just my 2 copper/zinc disks worth..
> >
> >Gary Shook
>
>
>
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