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You tapped the adapter with an npt thread? This is what I had in mind.
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Would love to check your rig out
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The NV rebuilder sent me these photos. Can’t wait to get it installed and feel the silky smooth synchros.
yep that unused hole i tapped with i believe 1/2 inch NPT then used a brass NPT Pipe plug from the hardware store slathered in orange FIPG. Not a single leak
@Kleatus will need this.
? His transmission?
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I wouldn’t say they are silky smooth ever, fresh or not 
Most aren't, but they can be. A big problem is that they haven't been manufactured for quite a while now and OEM parts are no longer available. The market has dried up for US made replacement mainshafts that were in demand after OEM was done, and they're no longer offered. You're at the mercy of overseas aftermarket for some parts. Once you start sprinkling in parts from different sources it can be a crapshoot with tolerance stack up. I currently have one that's absolutely wonderful, and one that's just alright. Exact same rebuild package, bearings, synchros, etc - except the "just alright" one has an aftermarket replacement mainshaft and 3-4 hub.... on accounr of the above, I wouldn't use one again, I'd get a brand new H55....I wouldn’t say they are silky smooth ever, fresh or not
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Compared to my blown out synchros before the rebuild anyways. It will be nice to be able to shift into 4th without double clutching. ::Insert cheesy fast and furious quote::I wouldn’t say they are silky smooth ever, fresh or not
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The guy’s shop is called transmission’s garage. He is in Beaumont. Price was reasonable, I haven’t installed it yet but I’ll update the post when I do.
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I now see what you mean. I didn’t realize the hole wasn’t used until I was reassembling everything. I will do the same thing you did, thanks!
Sure thing man. I kinda saw it last minute too to be honest. Really really easy to miss. Especially with how thorough and well written the advanced adapters instructions are lol
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Here’s what I ended up with, along with some photos I made to send to my cruiser buddies to explain the issue. Seems odd of them to just leave it open. Maybe it’s a “if you don’t know you shouldn’t be doing it yourself” kind of thing. Who knows.Sure thing man. I kinda saw it last minute too to be honest. Really really easy to miss. Especially with how thorough and well written the advanced adapters instructions are lol
“Advanced” adapters strikes again
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Also realized these are going to leak fluid if left as-is, anyone have ideas for that one? Lots of silicone?
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More leak prevention attempts
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Well I got everything installed, the transmission is shifting great, but I think the transfer case has a bad bearing on the output shaft, lots of noise. I’ll be replacing that and shortening the driveshaft once again.
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Turns out the horrible noise is likely coming from the rear end. I noticed some weird play when I was pulling the driveshaft and when I drained the fluid (which probably only has 1000 miles since I last changed it) I saw glitter and chunks. Maybe time for a locker?
