Author Topic: Rejoice with me, for I have found a transmission (Read 4442 times)

70CB750 · « **on:** May 15, 2014, 04:10:57 AM »

OK, this is not about motorcycles, well to some extent it is.

My Jeep transmission - Borg Warner WC T5 - kicked the bucket at 300 000 miles and yesterday I bought New Process 435 from this old timer in MD. It will take Novak's adapter to marry it to Dana 300 but the final solution will outlast me.

With the old timer we talked jeeps first - he had two CJs parked in his yard, together with a mix of other vehicles - but when I mentioned old Yamaha he had there too - just frame and engine, we got to motorcycles and sure enough, he has 1975 CB750f, parked since who knows when, next to it HD that was produced only a year or two, his daily rider was a small newish HD, he has 2007 Honda CBR900RR for the need-for-speed moments and he is fixing 1976 Moto Morini.

Oh, I forgot 2 stroke Yamaha in the shop.

Nothing beats talking vehicles with an old timer.

vfourfreak · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2014, 06:17:00 AM »

Mes felicitations ! Congrats on finding the solution you need.

Kev

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2014, 12:58:17 PM »

I believe the translation from Latin goes something like this, " O rejoice and bless thee thy transmission so it may propel you in the ways of the Lord."

Monty Python and The Holy Grail Monks (with subtitles)

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2014, 01:25:35 PM »

What in carnation is an old timer doing with a modern CBR?
His wife must be a chiropractor.

70CB750 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2014, 03:48:46 PM »

Prejudious, Dukie?

Is it a beautie or what?

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2014, 07:26:15 PM »

Sorry, Prokop, doesn't do it for me. Off to the Legs thread.....

Frankjr · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2014, 02:01:04 AM »

What year is your Jeep? Here is the Willys I think I an going to restore next winter.

70CB750 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2014, 02:44:45 AM »

1986 CJ7.

That Willys looks clean, still needs a rebuild?

I had an offer few years back for Willys Jeep Station Wagon, you know the first SUV

, for $200 or less, but I turned it down - did not have the time to spend. It was just body, frame and wheels, the main temptation was the open choice of engine and drivetrain, but I could not commit. Sometimes I have self control.

78 k550 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2014, 07:09:14 AM »

Speaking Jeep's I own 78 Jeep J10 truck w/ J20 running gear.
I have a 401 in the garage to put back together.
How much are 300's going for? Around here 250.00.

Paul

70CB750 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2014, 07:18:55 AM »

I am not sure, my 300 is in great shape, only the transmission needs replacing. I saw 176 + 300 combo sell for 580 on eebay.

78 k550 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2014, 07:28:55 AM »

I have a T18 and a 208 setup that I might use. I'm running a turbo 400 and a dana 20 now.

Paul

754 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2014, 07:51:27 AM »

Where is the pics of the bikes? The 2 yr harley was it a black CR, or a dual carb XR?

70CB750 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2014, 08:11:51 AM »

I saw it from the back door of walk in van, while the bike was right behind the driver seat, from googling now it could have been the XR. He was calling it cafe racer.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2014, 09:14:01 AM »

No, I couldn't imagine anyone over the age of 40 or even 30 wanting to ride a modern CBR or any other back-contorting race bike without having a chiropractor on speed dial.

754 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2014, 09:54:42 AM »

That would be XLCR 77/78. Or so..

Bailgang · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2014, 02:27:31 PM »

Quote from: DukieDukenDuke on May 16, 2014, 09:14:01 AM

No, I couldn't imagine anyone over the age of 40 or even 30 wanting to ride a modern CBR or any other back-contorting race bike without having a chiropractor on speed dial.

This 51 year old would, my kids cbr600 is an absolute blast to ride. The only thing keeping me from getting one myself is that I'd get into way too much trouble with the law with one. The only issues I have with it is that after being used to my 750 is when I hop on the cbr my feet are always searching for the foot pegs and having to get used to the brakes.

78 k550 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2014, 05:12:12 PM »

is that the hard to find aluminum top 435? that was in UPS trucks and Buses?

Paul

70CB750 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2014, 05:34:03 PM »

Yes, the lid is aluminum, the guy Bob said it came from Ford pickup and the first is 6.68.

vfourfreak · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2014, 12:21:21 AM »

Quote from: Bailgang on May 16, 2014, 02:27:31 PM

Quote from: DukieDukenDuke on May 16, 2014, 09:14:01 AM
No, I couldn't imagine anyone over the age of 40 or even 30 wanting to ride a modern CBR or any other back-contorting race bike without having a chiropractor on speed dial.

This 51 year old would, my kids cbr600 is an absolute blast to ride. The only thing keeping me from getting one myself is that I'd get into way too much trouble with the law with one. The only issues I have with it is that after being used to my 750 is when I hop on the cbr my feet are always searching for the foot pegs and having to get used to the brakes.

This 56 yr old sadly parted with his CBR 929 last year - financial crisis. Still have the RC30 though !

Kev

70CB750 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2014, 02:16:02 PM »

Goodies from Novak Adapters.

78 k550 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2014, 03:56:11 PM »

I have always liked Novak better than the AA.

Paul

70CB750 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2014, 05:25:34 PM »

First time ever buying from either of them. Novak has excellent customer support - and it is a czech name too

Now I think I need to spend $230 on 435 rebuild kit - you know, just to do it right:)

78 k550 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2014, 12:45:55 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on May 28, 2014, 05:25:34 PM

First time ever buying from either of them. Novak has excellent customer support - and it is a czech name too

Now I think I need to spend $230 on 435 rebuild kit - you know, just to do it right:)

Aw, don't you like lugging that thing around. HaHa

Paul

70CB750 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2014, 02:04:16 PM »

Got all I need, time to rebuild.

Stev-o · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2014, 06:36:20 PM »

You pull it out yet? Finish the roof yet?? Wouldn't want rain on those nice new parts!

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