Rick W Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 As I seem to be having trouble finding any transmission to go with a '42 engine, can anything else be used? A gearbox from a CJ2 or CJ3? What mods need to be done? Alternatively has anyone got one they dont need or know where I can get one?? :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I can't give you the techy stuff like transmission model numbers, but the postwar CJ3s had a tougher transmission, part of the floor however would need to be slightly raised (2" or so) to accommodate it. I have a vaguely similar problem in contemplating putting all my CJ3A mechanicals into a MB repro tub, but it seems criminal to cut the floor........ If you want I can take a pic of the CJ3A floor and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'd be interested to see what you do, I agree seems a shame to cut the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 As I seem to be having trouble finding any transmission to go with a '42 engine, can anything else be used? A gearbox from a CJ2 or CJ3? What mods need to be done? Alternatively has anyone got one they dont need or know where I can get one?? :? Rick, the CJ2 or 3 box is a lot bigger as Tony has said. I would have thought there were MB /GPW boxes around. I do have a complete gearbox / transfer box, but it looks to be well worn and would need complete overhaul, at the least, new bearings and synchros and I have never had the top of it. PM if interested, I am in Kent. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 As the pics show, I was being a bit conservative with a 2" floor lift! Quite a big job but not too daunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nice job there, did you do that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thats an original floor - the only thing I contributed in those views are the seat covers and gear lever gaiters! Got it from a friend who filled a hole in floor (red oxide bit) where a pto drive to generator came through at one time, super mechanicals but body needs a little work to be top drawer stuff. Good little runabout as it is. Sort of an ex Swiss Airforce 1949 CJ3A/WW2 bitza at present, but nobody seems to notice (or care). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Has anyone ever commented on your resemblance to a woodland animal? Do you find it hard to reach the pedals? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Has anyone ever commented on your resemblance to a woodland animal? Do you find it hard to reach the pedals? ;-) That's my neighbour - I was taking the photos from a high-lift access platform :whistle: Has someone been spiking the clubhouse drinks again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I hadn't noticed the furry thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Whats the problem with finding a box? i had no worries when i needed a new casing for mine, think i bought two cases in the end for £60. They often come up on Ebay. If your struggling to find and original box use a Hotchkiss box instead, they are the same size,look etc and go straight on. On the plus side they are slightly better than the original. I think Dallas Autos has some new Hotchkiss boxes, although that was a few months back. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I hadn't noticed the furry thing... It's winter time, now the sugar beet are lifted the rats venture in after anything chewable - wiring, canvas (especially new canvas), seat squabs, wouldn't be surprised if bar treads were on the menu too :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Whats the problem with finding a box? i had no worries when i needed a new casing for mine, think i bought two cases in the end for £60. They often come up on Ebay. If your struggling to find and original box use a Hotchkiss box instead, they are the same size,look etc and go straight on. On the plus side they are slightly better than the original. I think Dallas Autos has some new Hotchkiss boxes, although that was a few months back. Baz Thansks, they seem to be a bit thin on the ground at the moment, a kindly fellow member is digging one out of his attic! Anyone got a spare cylinder head or wheels? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 be very careful with old heads, i had three old heads whilst rebuilding a jeep engine recently and they were all cracked. unless your really going for 100% accuracy a new Hotchkiss head is only £75. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 A Hotchkiss head will be fine to tide me over, TS Autos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Yep, Tony is No.1 for Jeep parts, very clever and very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 The M201 Hotchkiss built T84 box is a far better option than the post war T90 CJ box. It's far better to use a license built copy of the original T84 than cut up a perfectly good jeep body to accommodate the large T90 box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 The M201 Hotchkiss built T84 box is a far better option than the post war T90 CJ box. It's far better to use a license built copy of the original T84 than cut up a perfectly good jeep body to accommodate the large T90 box. Good call, thanks. I take it this box is a lot tougher than the wartime unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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