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SM465 but I don't know how to identify it
QuoteSM465 but I don't know how to identify itYou can tell by the fact that you need to punch the dash when shifting and that it drives like a school bus. You're 15 and this is what you desire? What do you plan to do with your truck? When I was in HS everyone hated their granny tranny trucks and we did tons of swaps to TH350's and TH400's. It's an old school work truck trans, so if your plan is to use it to do work, then maybe it is something you'd want.
You can tell by the fact that you need to punch the dash when shifting and that it drives like a school bus...
When I turned 16 my pop gave up his '57 Apache 3100 short/stepside with a 235 6 cylinder and three on the tree transmission. (Steering Column shifted) I learned a lot tearing into that truck I concur with the sentiments on here about hindsight on old funky clunky trucks. Would have loved to have what I drive now back then. My '78 K10 has a TH350, which is plenty strong for this rig, and has the NP203. This transfer case is pretty tough, but being full time 4x4 is harder on gas than not. Also it taxes your horsepower. I finally did the conversion to a part time kit by Miles Marker, DAY and NIGHT difference... I think one of your early questions was about simplicity? They are very simple relative to more modern trucks. No silicone semiconductors. If you find one with an automatic, don't worry about off roading, you can downshift an auto just fast as a manual. Maybe faster...Just keep it clean inside, as in change the oil and filter on a regular basis. THAT is what keeps them alive and well, and money in your pocket. Please come back when you get one, we would love to see what you find!
... I guess my last two questions would be is the NP203 really as bad as some say or would it be fine for a daily. Also, I have read that these trucks are very prone to rust due to there mostly steel construction but I don't see how a little rust could affect performance in a body on frame vehicle unless the frame is rusted as well? ...