H55F 5 Speed Install

[TURBOYOTA!!!]

congrats on the new tranny i hope you enjoy it, i hope to do one some time as well.

 

[vipergrhd]

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hey mark,how is everything regarding your trans.install?any issues?and btw what kind of rpm's are you running at 65-70mph since you also got those 4.11 gears. john

 

[pint]

SWEET...great work man!

 

[mrlocksmith]

I just took the ride for 800+ Mile ride to go metal detecting for gold in Nevada. The 5 speed is worth it !! 75 MPH at 2700 RPM is nice.

Later

Mark

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

Mark-

Great write-up...I'm just picked up my H55 and all the accessories from Toyota.

What trans fluid did you go with? Any other "lessons learned" on your install? Are you running 62 diffs or did you have new gears installed?

Thanks!

Britklr

 

[mrlocksmith]

Gear Oil: Cheap-O Rotella Gear Oil 80W-90 from Wall Mart for the first 2K for a break - in , then I will go with Mobil 1

Diffs: Toyota 4.11's bought used from Mark's off Road, They go well with the 5 speed and 33' tires.

Lessons:

1) Use an air impact wrench to get the output flange nuts off.
2) Make a wood cradle for the tranny (Not just 2x4's stacked up)
3) If you are using ramps be prepared to jack up the '60 in order to get the tranny out from under the frame rails.
4) Remove the tail pipe at the exhaust manifold to permit jack clearance
5) Have someone help you put the tranny back in.
6) Have access to or buy a press to get the bearings off for the t-case rebuild.
7) Have access to or buy pilot bearing puller for the t-case rebuild.
8) Have access to or buy a pressure washer (makes cleaning stuff real easy)
9) Have access to or buy 32 and 36MM sockets.
10) Label and bag all parts that come off, you will have many to keep track of.

Take your time and do a good job. I took my tranny and t-case out on a Sat, and supported the motor with a jack stand and a 4x4. Over the following week I rebuilt the t-case after work working 2-3 hours per night. I then put it back in on the following Sunday. NorCalFJ60 came over to help and I could not have done it without him, it was not easy getting the tranny back in on an uneven driveway. it is amazing how people on this forum will come together to help each other out !

By the way, it takes a while to get the tranny to shift from 2nd to 3rd smoothly. You might try to double clutch it.. mine is still a bit wonky and I hear that is common.


HTH



Mark

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

Mark-

Thanks for the advice it'll help a great deal!

Good luck with your adventures!

Paul

 

[vipergrhd]

gas mileage

hey mark, what was your average gas mileage during your trip?that was a cool looking trip you did.i'll do that someday when she is road ready. john

 

[mrlocksmith]

hey mark, what was your average gas mileage during your trip?that was a cool looking trip you did.i'll do that someday when she is road ready. john

John I hope all is well, sorry I did not respond about the 19th, I was busy getting things ready for my trip.


Going Up Hill = 10 MPG
Going Back = 12.5

Later


Mark

 

[OneMoreTime]

Mark-

Great write-up...I'm just picked up my H55 and all the accessories from Toyota.

What trans fluid did you go with? Any other "lessons learned" on your install? Are you running 62 diffs or did you have new gears installed?

Thanks!

Britklr

Was there much of a price difference as compared to the cruiser sites that sell them?

 

[mrlocksmith]

Was there much of a price difference as compared to the cruiser sites that sell them?

I'm not quite sure what you are reffering to? The Diffs I bought used from Mark's Off Road, tranny was new from the same place.

Call and ask If Mark has what you want.

http://www.marksoffroad.net

Later


Mark

 

[vipergrhd]

not bad at all

for a 60 doing 75mph,no problem on the get together it will eventually happen.just do your thing and be safe wheelin. john