1947 CJ2a

Although I totally agree that all new parts would be the way to go, but there is no way I'm paying $900 to rebuild a transmission. Sorry, but OUCH! 

I do realize you get what you pay for most of the time, and it's not that I don't believe or respect your opinions, but I'd be curious to know if there's first hand knowledge that it's crap, or if it's just been passed down from generations to use the expensive stuff because it's expensive and people relate higher price to higher quality (which also sometimes doesn't always work out either). Not trying to start a debate, just thinking out loud! "

I understand your pain, money is tight around here too, and I have to do whatever I can to save some. But I don't like paying for the same parts or services twice, or being stranded on the hiway or trail. $900 is a lot of money, so is $575, but go to the local dealership or transmission shop and ask for an estimate to overhaul or rebuild the transmission in your daily driver. That $900 isn't going to go far.

 " I'd be curious to know if there's first hand knowledge that it's crap" Yes, there is, as far as one supplier in particular is concerned. It pops up here nearly every day. If not always transmission parts, other things as well, including steering and brake parts.   Novak's parts have been found time and again to be superior to most, if not all, of the other suppliers. Many have learned the hard way. Honestly, I would be happy if someone said, "My transmission was rebuilt with the $575.00 kit and has been fine for 10,000 miles of city, highway, and trail use". I'm sure there are cases in the world wherein the most expensive item isn't the best, that's why one should do some research before spending his hard-earned money, and asking questions in places like this is a good way to do some of that research.

 

And a help you are! Saying about being stranded on the hwy definitely puts it into perspective, I HATE being stranded somewhere due to a broken down vehicle. Been there too many times in my teens and early 20's!

 

Would you mind pm'ing me the supplier in question so I can steer clear? I think I know who it is, just for confirmation.

 

 

That's nasty.

Nothing that time and money can't fix.

Good luck.

Jon

 

Thanks! That's where mine came from, an old reefer truck. Paid around $375 for it. I think it has high hours, but we'll see what it runs like before worrying about a rebuild.

Hey Gil! I got the frame section and crossmember from Walcks here:

https://walcks4wd.com/front-right-frame-rail-48-long.html 

Small update on the worlds slowest CJ2a project. Got the transmission torn apart and cleaned up somewhat. Pleasantly surprised, no chips, no major rust or pitting. Some wear on the reverse idler and 1st? gear on the cluster gear but from what I've read, that's to be expected and can still be used as-is. No major wear on the sycros (from what I can tell anyway).

My biggest concerns right now are the wear/chips on the end of the main shaft, and the wear into the case itself where the cluster gear thrust washer spun and wore into the case. I have 4 other t90's I'm going to pull parts from and see what the cases and main shafts are like in those, hopefully a bit better. Has anyone else had case wear like this and still reused it?

But maybe someone sees something I didn't see? (First time ever having one of these apart). Keep in mind this is a budget build, so I can't really justify putting $500+ into trans parts, at least till this thing is moving under it's own power. 

Now onto pics!

Sludge. But not the worst I've seen on here!