SM465 Plate Adaptors (1 Viewer)

[Shawn Russell]

Update

Here is a photo of the first adaptor with the AA adaptor next to it for reference. (new plate on the top) The bolt holes are off a little bit, so they are being moved a little bit.

Also here is a pict of using the CNC in order to locate the holes more accurately. Locator "pins" are installed in the bolt holes, then a sensor is used to find the exact center of the pin for placement of the holes. The first time they were measured by hand, and were close, but not close enough... The bolts would install in the holes, but depending how they were tightened down, it would cause the plate to shift about 0.060" to one side or the other. The machinist did not like it, and is doing it over.

Shouldn't be too long now...

Shawn

 

[TLCHopII]

plate adapters


nice, very nice

 

[Shawn Russell]

Looks like all 10 are spoken for. If anyone else wants in, better speak up now before they are done. I can add more before the machinist is finished.

After the my order from the machinist is complete, I would need to get another 10 people to place an order.

Thanks
Shawn

 

[Jakes40]

Any update on the retooling?

Chris

 

[Shawn Russell]

Sorry for the late reply.

Along with the transmission side, the transfer side was not correct either. So the transfer was measured in the CNC the same way the trans was. He feels confident that the holes are right now, and I am going to TRY to take him ANOTHER transfer case to see if there are any variances in the 2 cases. If they are the same, he will produce them...

Again, sorry for the delay. To make up for it, there will be a little something extra in the packages for your guys as a thank you. What the extra is, is a secret, but you will like it...

Thanks
Shawn

 

[toytadan]

I have been looking for a sm465 as I have one of the plates coming. Anyone know if this uses a 4wd or 2wd sm465 (or does it matter)

Thanks,
Daniel

 

[Shawn Russell]

You need the 10 spline output on the SM465. According to this link: The GM Muncie SM465 Transmission - Novak Conversions it is the 4WD version.

Shawn

 

[homebuiltcruiser]

I have been looking for a sm465 as I have one of the plates coming. Anyone know if this uses a 4wd or 2wd sm465 (or does it matter)

Thanks,
Daniel

1968-1978 gm 4wd applications. came in blazers, pickups, etc...

Dan, where are you located, I contacted a fella who had one in central NJ and he wanted $25 (needs to be rebuilt). he might still have it.

 

[TLCHopII]

Thanks Shawn!

Rebuild of the 465 is an easy proposition. Special tools required: a bench top hydraulic press; bearing puller set; an a very good pair of compound snap ring pliers. Nice to have: a cheap engine stand; mount the case on it on long standoffs to make your work quite easy. Do the snap ring eliminator conversion while your in there. There is very good thread on Pirate providing all the part numbers for each year. Do an internet search on the rebuild. a step by step with pictures is out there.

 

[Shawn Russell]

Update

Went to the shop yesterday to drop off a second transfer case to check the bolt hole alignment. Everything lined up nice and TIGHT.

Here is a photo of 2 of the early adaptors. The first one with the bolts is what we used to check for the alignment. The second one was machined before I got there and he stopped at the bolt holes incase there was an issue with the alignment with the 2nd transfer case.

While I was there, the holes were drilled and tapped in the second plate. No outer profile was not done on these two plates YET just incase there was a problem with the alignment on the 2nd case. They will have a nice outer profile added to them. (They will not be big and square)

Looks like everything is a go and he said he was starting on the production last night...

Thanks
Shawn

 

[homebuiltcruiser]

Looks good, excited now that they're getting close and I'm also finally starting my build. Perfect timing.

Thanks for the update Shawn.

 

[Bennett]

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[deliverance]

Looking good Shawn. Thanks again for taking the time to get these done right.

Daniel

 

[Gotta40]

I guess this means I'm running out of excuses to start working on my wifes fj40! lookin good.

 

[Shawn Russell]

Update

••• UPDATE •••

Guess what....

I tried to get the hardware to go with them today and be able to ship this weekend, but the supplier was closed for the day/week.. I will go by on Monday and try to get it. If there is a backorder problem I will let you all know on Monday.

Please send me the rest of your payments, and I hope to ship these on Monday or Tuesday.

On a side note, I had a few extra made. If other people want in, speak up now and send me your payment!

Thanks you for your understanding while these were being made.

Shawn

 

[Shawn Russell]

Picked up most of the hardware yesterday, will get some more of it today, and the rest this weekend. I should have enough hardware today to ship out 10.

Shawn

 

[Shawn Russell]

Shipment

Ok guys. The first shipment is ready. I have enough hardware to send out 9 adaptors. I will send them in the order I got your payment in full... The rest will ship in about a week. One of the washers is on back order so to speak. I will not be able to get them until the weekend.

Thanks
Shawn

 

[Shawn Russell]

Included In The box

Here is what is inside the box.

1 - Adaptor Plate
3 - Studs to hold the transfer case to the adaptor
3 - Nuts for the studs
2 - Bolts to hold the transfer case to the adaptor
5 - Washers for the 3 studs and 2 bolts
8 - Allen head bolts to hold the adaptor to the transmission
1 - Bolt to hold the gear to the output shaft of the transmission
1 - Washer for the gear bolt
1 - Sheet of installation guidelines.

Of corse you are responsible for the installation of the adaptor, and to make sure everything is correct. Please read the installation guidelines.

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR DAMAGED CAUSED BY THE ADAPTOR IN ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM. THESE ARE SOLD AS IS. YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PACKAGE IS YOUR AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS.

Shawn

 

[Shawn Russell]

Okay guys. Everyone that has paid in full I have shipped to. Please post up when you get them.

Thanks
Shawn

 

[deliverance]

Got my adapter today and it looks great!! Wont be able to test fit it for a few weeks. I'll post up when I do. Also received the "little something extra." Thanks Shawn.