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Vendor 40 series raised gearbox cover suits H55F conversion
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Interested....let me ask a question.
Why does the tcase have to be moved down 2"
Why does the tcase have to be moved down 2"
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It’s a raised cover but to accomodate H55 5-Speed gearbox, The transfer case bolt patterns needs to be moved down a bit I believe.
The transmission cane is in the same place on the 83/84 inspection cover. The transfer case opening is around a inch further back on the five speed. Other than that they are the same
Courtesy of John @Living in the Past
The transmission cane is in the same place on the 83/84 inspection cover. The transfer case opening is around a inch further back on the five speed. Other than that they are the same
Courtesy of John @Living in the Past
LCMoneyPit
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Going to pass for now. I have orginal BJ42 5 speed shifters and tcase shifters and unclear on the need to shift the tcase opening
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The reason the opening is further back is because the boss on the the transmission housing for the transfer case shifter is further back. The overdrive housing moved the transfer case back is the reason for the move. Believe it's only an inch not two. I can measure it
I have the same setup that came with inspection cover and boots. Inspection covers on the right are a five speed on top and four speed on the bottom.
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Michael
Been years since I measure because when I picked up my 40 series H55F it came inspection cover. When I bought a second 40 series cover it came with the cover as well. I do remember it's under 2". Considered a different 40 series H55F which was installed in a 76 FJ40. That one the lever was bent to reach the four speed opening. I'm as as particular about the transfer case shifter as the stock location the transmission shifter as it's used all the time. In my youth I drove multiple deliver trucks well over one ton. Those had shifter that were pretty much vertical. I definitely prefer the stock angle on the FJ40.
I played around with some 70 series transfer case shift linkage and was able to move it forward enough to use a four speed cover.
Been years since I measure because when I picked up my 40 series H55F it came inspection cover. When I bought a second 40 series cover it came with the cover as well. I do remember it's under 2". Considered a different 40 series H55F which was installed in a 76 FJ40. That one the lever was bent to reach the four speed opening. I'm as as particular about the transfer case shifter as the stock location the transmission shifter as it's used all the time. In my youth I drove multiple deliver trucks well over one ton. Those had shifter that were pretty much vertical. I definitely prefer the stock angle on the FJ40.
I played around with some 70 series transfer case shift linkage and was able to move it forward enough to use a four speed cover.
LCMoneyPit
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Darn, I didn't see this. I'm looking for one of these in case anyone else has one.
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Didn’t you say you don’t want it?
LCMoneyPit
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Ok, now I'm confusing myself! I have a 77 that I'm planning an H55F conversion for. Is there a later year trans cover that will bolt on and save me from cutting the current cover?
mattressking
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Nope, this cover would have to be cut and welded into your existing assuming you have the 40 series lid. If you have 60/70 lid, the hole will need to be in an entirely different spot.
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Thanks. I’m sitting on a 40 series lid for this swap. So I should have bought this gearbox cover when I had a chance since there won’t be a bolt on solution. Well, if anyone else has one I’m definitely interested.
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I have another one. PM me if you’re still looking for one.
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1/79 the tub changed and there was no longer a complete transmission tunnel. Transmission hump was part of the tub with just an inspection cover.
1/79+ really would be that hard to modify the transmission hump. The footprints aren't that different. 2/3 of the hump on the front would need to be raised.
This picture was taken with the camera flipped to so a selfie. It actually reversed and while.it looks like the gap is on the left side it's on the right.