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Old 05-25-2009, 08:17 PM
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transmission hosed

My 92 W-250 just lost all gears except 4th. It is the Getrag 360 5 speed. I am assuming it's hosed. Any suggestions on replacement? Should I stick with the getrag or look for something better?
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I'd rebuild the Getrag.
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Is the nv4500 a better option. Found one on ebay for less than $1100.00 with a one year warranty. Will I have to get any kind of adapter kit? I have not ever attempted a tranny.
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i would see what the getrag needs before i opted to buy a different trans, should be cheaper to rebuild the getrag
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I occasionally pull skid loaders and a dump trailer. Can the getrag handle it?
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yes it can,i tow with mine alot

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/DSCF3989.jpg
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Sounds like something happened to you're counter shaft, or stripped the gears off the input shaft, that drive the counter shaft. Either way for parts you're probably looking at around $500, including all new bearings and syncros. Which is a lot cheaper than swapping in another tranny.
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are those repairs easy for the backyard mechanic. money is tight
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it can be done with a good service manual and a press
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I have the 93 factory service manual from my old 93. Would that suffice for the 92?
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I have the 93 factory service manual from my old 93. Would that suffice for the 92?
Its better because a 92 FSM doesn't include the section on rebuilding the trans.
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any thoughts on a good quality replacement clutch while i'm at it as i'm sure it's toast too.
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Southbend makes good clutches.

A Con-O would be fine for around 300-350Hp with no pulling.

http://www.southbendclutch.com/dodge.html

Southbend can even get you a genuine 13" factory Sach's clutch (good clutch) . this is what would of came stock.
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