1stGenBikeHauler

I noticed some new noise coming from my Getrag. Mostly
in 5th gear as well as some new noise coming from my t-case
shifter. I figured it should come out and get looked at.

I pulled it out and once I got the output shaft removed I
found the output shaft bearing had failed in the form of
pitting both the race and the rollers...DEEP pitting.

If I had waited to pull it apart I would have lost preload on
the input/output shaft and then BOOM...no more trans.

Although it would have been nice to have blown a gear
through the side of the case so I could have put a 4500 in.
At least a bearing kit is cheap compared to a 4500.


Does anyone have a good source for getrag rebuild kits?
What are they costing. I was looking at the Drivetrian Doctors
website and they have one for 215.68 for bearings and seals,
no syncros.

Thanks

Lil Dog

I don't know if they are in the links here, but Standard Transmission out of Texas has all the parts and pieces for the Getrag.... I will try to see if I have the URL...

J-eh

Lil Dog

I am embarassed its so simple...

Standard Transmission and Gear

J-eh

1stGenBikeHauler

Thanks Lil Dog.

Here is a pic of the bearing carnage.

Graeme

Good job catching that in time to avert disaster.

wannadiesel

The spalling is apalling!

Paws

My getrag is getting weak, loosing syncros and 3rd gear shifter rails too and its now starting to make some noise. I would like to put in a NV4500 but I don't have the cash or the time. I won't be bombing my truck any more than it is for at least 2 more years and I don't tow very much so I don't have to worry about eating my trans up. I need to get this taken care of fast, I do not want my getrag to go BOOM and leave me high and dry. I saw that I can buy parts for the getrag at STD Trans. but can I buy a good reman or should I just shut'er down and get it rebuilt? Oh, I only want to do this ONCE, I hate doing spendy things twice!

Paws

2manydogs

Ya know, it's been about 6 years since mine pooped out but that's what my countershaft bearings looked like!! I could move it back and forth about 1/4''! My input & output were like new, in fact they are still going! If my brain cell still works, isn't that 5th gear next to the bearing? I couldn't believe how small it was. Good luck on your rebuild. If you need any assistance, let me know. It may take a minute, but it will come back to me : Jim

1stGenBikeHauler

Hey Paws,

Man I would get it done. The rebuild kit from standard trans
looks like a good deal at 238.00. My noise started about 1500 miles ago. You saw the picture.

2manydogs,
Thanks for the offer I think I can pull this off. Things are
goign pretty well I got all the bearings pressed off today and
i just need to gather some parts to put it all back together.

Paws

1stGeBikeHauler,

I am going to rebuild on your recomendation, hope it holds out untill December, I'll have a month to rebuild it then. Let us know how the rebuild goes and good luck.

Paws

Paws

Hey how did the rebuild go? Mine is coming out next Friday. Decided I didn't have the time to do the rebuild my self, sending it out to get rebuilt while I put in the seats and rebuild the front end. Told the guy I wanted bearings, synchros and to fix the shift rails any other suggestions? He quoted me 6-800 bucks, sound good?

Paws