High Miler

[mr.mindless]

ma mopar runs ATF+4 in these things.

Typical fuck mike's life finding: input shaft is missing a tooth again. all parts departments closed so can't check local price/availability.

if I'm lucky I can have one Tuesday, and then get to assemble and install the whole fucker instead of just filling it with oil.

[mr.mindless]

Better and better.


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[mr.mindless]

$125 to ship next day from pure diesel power (Wisconsin) to get an input shaft here tuesday. $375 to my door for a shaft and bearing.
We'll see what Dodge can do first thing Monday.

AMP Distributing, who I bought parts through previously, doesn't offer next day on their web site. Priority mail 2 day for $13. sigh.

Piss poor planning is my middle name!


Shaft: g56-16a (3 ID rings, 28 tooth)
Bearing: 32210

[mr.mindless]

Here’s an easy way for that parts list to get out of hand on your dealer repair, mike:




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[M4wdFab]

oof

hopefully you talked to a human in Wisconsin and got shipment confirmation over the phone. 

[mr.mindless]

Thanks Brett for sanity checking me and looking at rockauto. Order placed for a USA Standard Gear input shaft. Fingers crossed.

Wondering if I should get something better on a slow boat for when that twists so I have it on the shelf.


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[TrailTamer]

No problem!

[mr.mindless]

Thruway spring saved my day. 20t prop would have been enough if we took the hidden snap ring off. Under the bearing.

Mechanic who suspected it was there got an extra tip from me. Coulda really ruined my day if not for him!!


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[TrailTamer]

Wondering if I should get something better on a slow boat for when that twists so I have it on the shelf.

Hunt for a complete G56 so you’ll have a complete unit on hand to swap? IMHO the original case is compromised. Cracked & welded, repeated failures.

[M4wdFab]

wasnt it just an ear welded though? 

use, tune, gearing, HP is probably more of the problem.....

[M4wdFab]

Thruway spring saved my day. 20t prop would have been enough if we took the hidden snap ring off. Under the bearing.

Mechanic who suspected it was there got an extra tip from me. Coulda really ruined my day if not for him!!


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o shit!

[M4wdFab]

looks like 2500$ with a 600-1000 core with good case halves
most dont warranty "broken gears"   WTF else is there to warranty in a manual?   

[M4wdFab]

Thanks Brett for sanity checking me and looking at rockauto. Order placed for a USA Standard Gear input shaft. Fingers crossed.

Wondering if I should get something better on a slow boat for when that twists so I have it on the shelf.


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rock auto doesnt list an input shaft for my truck, thought it was same?

[TrailTamer]

Thanks Brett for sanity checking me and looking at rockauto. Order placed for a USA Standard Gear input shaft. Fingers crossed.

Wondering if I should get something better on a slow boat for when that twists so I have it on the shelf.


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rock auto doesnt list an input shaft for my truck, thought it was same?

RockAuto don’t list everything for some reason. Need to search the part # then it’ll show up. Since the dealer listed the part # for MikeMike’s G56 so it’s probably safe to assume they does interchange.

[mr.mindless]

wasnt it just an ear welded though? 

use, tune, gearing, HP is probably more of the problem.....

and driving style (related to long gearing). Will run with high RPMs from here. May generally tow in 5th, it made nearly no difference in economy - though I did run I think 62-63 in 5th as opposed to 68ish in 6th.

Thanks Brett for sanity checking me and looking at rockauto. Order placed for a USA Standard Gear input shaft. Fingers crossed.

Wondering if I should get something better on a slow boat for when that twists so I have it on the shelf.


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rock auto doesnt list an input shaft for my truck, thought it was same?

I would expect it to be the same. Does rockouto show you truck at all? cross reference for the USA Standard part I bought only shows 2500 & 3500 trucks 2007-2018.


I believe all neccessary bits will arrive tomorrow.
oil
input
input bearing
front countershaft bearing just found on amazon (cage bent with 3 jaw puller)

Slap shit together, I think I will need to check countershaft shim clearance with the gold plated jig since I'm changing a bearing, oil it, install it.

Mike, you good on that tractor fetch for me tomorrow? I put a caliper on the trailer yesterday and safety wired all the bolts. None of the others were loose at all.