I remember the 1 st gen bellhousing bolt pattern is a little different.
I want to install a nv-4500 in my '85 crew with a cummins and a 727 already. I want to install the nv-4500 [tranny only] using a complete getrag 4x4 tranny and transfercase, bell, flywheel and such.
What sort of stuff will I need?
I am thinking transfercase linkage / bracket. I have seen the bracket from Advanced Adapters for like $50
Maybe a 2nd gen engine adapter plate? 2nd gen starter too?
I can use the same bellhousing with a little customizing right?
I am just trying to get all the parts lined up so the truck isn't in the shop while I search for parts
Thanks

 

I went this way in 2004 and it's working just fine:
http://advanceadapters.com/product/3...ne-NV4500.html

This kit is roughly the same cost or in some cases less than the cost of replacing your engine adapter plate and bellhousing, buying the replacement hydraulic clutch parts, buying a new replacement starter, and fabbing up a transfer case mount bracket.

 

you getrag stuff with several modifications.

 

I am back on this project as I think I sold the 727 4x4 tranny in the old cummins powered crew cab.
I fiqured that was a good way to get the ball rolling on the project! That silly shifter comming out of the steering column has got to go.
I have a complete '97 cummins truck with a NV-4500 4x4 with a cracked transfercase.
A manual splined np-205 and all the pedals and stuff in a '90 cummins w-250.
I also have a '92 gasser w/ the nv-4500 4x4 I was going to use the shifter and boot if it worked better than the '97 stuff.
I am going to put this tranny on my '90 cummins that is under the hood of my crew cab already.
I am thinking about using the 2nd gen adapter plate and starter from the '97.
I am going to fill the np-205 and nv-4500 with fresh Castrol Syntorque.
I need the custom bracket from Advanced Adapters, maybe a new South Bend clutch...
Clutch hydraulics? - Maybe the '92 gasser w/ the nv-4500 would have the same hydraulics to work the 2nd gen diesel nv-4500 and work with the 1st gen pedals
Tranny mount? I remember something about a two inch boxed steel spacer to get the tranny to sit right ?
Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome.
I would like to have all the parts I'll need in the garage before I disassemble my summer ride in the middle of summer
Thanks