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The Shop => Transmission Shop => Topic started by: Obscurity on April 23, 2011, 09:59:52 PM

Title: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: Obscurity on April 23, 2011, 09:59:52 PM: Hi all,
My transmission mechanic/landlord did a tear-down/rebuild of my transmission/tranny. It is in fantastic shape from what I've been told, no parts needed, except for one: the Offset Lever Insert. I haven't actually seen this part or where it goes exactly. It is apparently busted, and I've looked everywhere for this part online and no luck :P my landlord can't find one either. I was told its not a big deal, isn't going to stop the car from going, or cause any major damage not having it, but it'll be great to have in there, it'll keep the gearshift wobble down (and the related noise).
Has anybody dealt with this part before? Any idea of where I could find one? Is there anything else I could use in its place?
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: thereverendbill on April 24, 2011, 08:04:17 AM: If you can let me know exactly what I am looking for I bet i have it on the automatic trans I pulled out of my 83 wagon (automatic)
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: eaglefreek on April 24, 2011, 09:47:11 AM: I would assume she's has a manual trans since she said it has a sloppy shifter.
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: wagoneerhauler on April 24, 2011, 11:37:41 AM: I found this looking to understand what the part is.

http://www.esnips.com/web/JeepTransmission (http://www.esnips.com/web/JeepTransmission)

I can't download them at the moment though. Maybe someone else can post the page with the part description and figure. (assuming there is one)
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: wagoneerhauler on April 24, 2011, 12:00:49 PM: Maybe this will work:

(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p353/WagoneerHauler/T5_Exploded.png)

Is it the bushing labled as 21? I know this is not a 4wd trans but this should still represent the part you're looking for.
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: eaglefreek on April 24, 2011, 12:36:13 PM: No, she said offset lever so part number 20.
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: wagoneerhauler on April 24, 2011, 01:34:07 PM: Said "offset lever insert"...
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: Obscurity on April 24, 2011, 01:50:41 PM: I should have mentioned its an SR4 manual 4 speed :P
Haha....you guys are getting warmer! Now that I've got my internet functioning again (sort of) I'm uploading a pic of it. Offset Lever Insert, Part 29 on this diagram.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/mscervantes/Offsetleverinsert.jpg)

I should really try to get the (remainder) of the part from him if he hasn't thrown it out, I might be able to fab something up, but I need to know exactly what it looks like (and where it fits, what it does blech).
The SR4 was in Fords wasn't it? Perhaps the Ford dealership could get one of course they're closed today....ugh!
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: eaglefreek on April 24, 2011, 01:52:42 PM: Quote from: wagoneerhauler on April 24, 2011, 01:34:07 PM
Said "offset lever insert"...
My bad. :-[
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: mudkicker715 on April 24, 2011, 02:06:20 PM: Allrighty now I know the part. Iirc I improvised and used a hose to replace that bushing. Possibly 3/8" cut to length than split and shoved around the shift pin.
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: wagoneerhauler on April 24, 2011, 02:14:22 PM: Mudkicker: Was the original made from nylon? Something I had seen referred to a nylon part but that was before I really know what it was.

You can find nylon bushings at most hardware stores (around here anyway) that have a good selection of nuts and bolts. The more specialized parts are in pull out trays. Might have some in aluminum but that may or may not be a good idea.
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: mudkicker715 on April 24, 2011, 02:20:08 PM: Nylon sounds good.

If there is a replacement bushing wow wow woowow. That peice is one of a kind
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: Obscurity on April 24, 2011, 06:50:51 PM: Awesome! I'll go see the landlord tomorrow or Tuesday when he isn't too busy and get him to measure the exact diameter I need, I'll head to the store and get a nylon bushing Home Hardware has a great selection....of course worst case i think we've got tons of hose lying around :)
I knew somebody here would have a solution! :hello2: :hello2:
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: wagoneerhauler on April 24, 2011, 07:00:02 PM: It's just an idea and I don't know if it will work. You part looks different than what the T5 I posted uses. Might be a starting point though. Also, mudkicker didn't say what trans he replaced one by using hose so...

It's too bad you couldn't swap to a T5 or AX15 since your this far now. But I know how much time and $ you've invested so far. Understandably I doubt you'd want to take on more.
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: mudkicker715 on April 24, 2011, 07:07:23 PM: Didn't say as of recently I thought it was t4 found some info it might be an sr4
Title: Re: Can't find a tranny part
Post by: 82redsportwagon on April 24, 2011, 11:03:37 PM: Try contacting Motive Gear. I have had good success getting T5 parts from them. Went through my local axle and transmission machine shop to order. On a quick look at their on line light duty transmission catalog I did not see SR4 parts but I did find that they have rebuilt SR4's for sale. Hence they have SR4 parts for their use and probably for sale. They have several catalogs and the SR4 parts may be in a different catalog. Worth a phone call.

I have also had success cross referencing transmission parts with corresponding Jeep products.

Quadratec and 4WD hardware are also potential sources for parts.

Good Luck