[hanlondave95]

If it’s been ran long with no fluid, I would suggest finding a used unit. Likely it has a lot more problems than what you’ve found...eg bearings, gears etc.
More cost in parts than the used one should be.

 

[dfranz1990]

It has actually been sitting in my garage since February because I had to replace the floor pans and parts of the frame, and it did have fluid in it before because it did leak a bit onto the garage floor. I'm hoping I can get away with just replacing the few parts right now because I have to have it ready to drive to Ohio from Illinois on xmas eve. After this winter, I may do an overhaul on it then. That's why I'm hoping I can remove the mode fork without taking it all apart for now.

 

[just_hoss]

The shift fork does remove from that side, it and the rod it's on slide out. But since you're that far in, I would consider dropping the TC and going through it, get a bearing and seal kit, it's not too difficult; the hardest part is getting the front PTO rear bearing out, but many auto parts stores will rent/lend a blind bearing puller.

 

[dfranz1990]

Thanks! I think I will just get the replacement parts for now, but because of both your recommendations, I will definitely pull it and do a full rebuild on it after this winter. I'm just glad that I will be able to get that fork out without dismantling much more. Definitely putting a lift in the garage in the near future. Being on a creeper for a long time sucks.

 

[just_hoss]

(not trying to brag) the lift is a bonus...

Rebuilt TC with new SYE going back in mid-summer this year....

 

[Goodoldjeep]

(not trying to brag) the lift is a bonus..

Rebuilt TC with new SYE going back in mid-summer this year....

I agree. What ever did I do without one

 

[dfranz1990]

Yeah, I'm getting lucky as my dad is the one buying the lift and extending my garage. It's due to building a house in Ohio and getting a condo close to me, and he has nowhere else to put his '72 Stingray. My parents finally got rid of the 3 of us kids, so they're downsizing soon. I like the idea behind the trans support, by the way!