Chas is the Man!!

13 hours ago, inline6 said:

Interesting mod to grind the shift rod instead of relocating the reverse switch. I like that instead of moving the reverse switch location on the housing. Looks like I have all I need except for the front housing. I'll just need one of those, and to have it machined by someone. Thanks for the info.

I’ve seen photo's of F4W71B transmission cases where the reverse switch was fitted in the FS5W71B location. It can be done, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

The case is relatively thin in that area and lacks the additional reinforcement (the bulge) that the FS5W71B has. As a result, the switch sits deeper into the case (4 - 5mm), and there is also the risk of leaks.

Funny the 5 speed has the bulge where the 4 speed reverse switch would be.

F4W71B with reverse switch move to foreward position.

The FS5W71B has a bulge for a switch in rearward position where the F4W71B reverse switch would be fitted. The F4W71B does not have the extra bulge.

Here is the No weld mod on the cross member. I have never seen it, only photos. Some one thinking out of the box. Very rigid fitment and and vibration will be more noticable.

Edited January 28Jan 28 by EuroDat

17 hours ago, Yarb said:

Chas is the Man!!

Yes, thanks Chaz!

Edited January 28Jan 28 by inline6

I'll consider a junk 5 speed transmission at this point, if nearby to me in Marietta, GA. Got one with something broken inside? Just looking for 5 speeds for now. Will open up to 4 speeds later if I can't get a five speed.

Thanks for considering helping me out!

Have you checked with @Terrapin Z or Junk Yard Jenny?

I'm also in the many 4 speed style category.

Plus I am nowhere near GA. so shipping would be costly.

I heard back from Junkyard Jenny's. They only have four speed ones at well.

If you still need a bell housing or a complete trans, contact me. I'm in North Myrtle Beacg SC and have what you need.

And don't forget that if you need to resort to a 4-speed bell housing, I have one just up the road from you. You just get stuck with the broken transmission attached to that bell housing. 😁