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Thanks! Appreciate the info

What kind/size of tires did you purchase?

I did the swap a couple years ago. Same guts but different case/bell housing, so you need a different flywheel etc. I’ll try and post some new and old pics.

HDN Thanks, it’s nice to be up and running again. I also find it interesting that the swap is in the TM, from what I’ve learned from this job the A3 was the only truck that ever used the 1545. I was fortunate to find a good trans rebuilder that talked me into going with the 545 and was a big...

Thanks, will do!

Got the deuce up and running finally. New trans is working well. Sticky front brakes from sitting all winter, but shifting smooth. Here’s a couple pics of the new 545 and the 1545 side by side

I have a v10 in my old Dodge dually, it’s a nice running motor with good power, but it guzzles gas like no other. Still might be cheaper than diesel these days though.

Worked great, couple of tugs and it slid right out under the fuel tank. Might need a friend to help slide it back in, but plan on going back in the same way.

Ya, went pretty smooth. Kinda have to work it around the cross member a little, but all good! Easier than a Chevy truck. I’ll take some pics when I get the rebuilt installed hopefully in a couple weeks

Thanks, we have the beach and some logging roads to cruise on. Get most of my firewood from drift wood on the beach. Truck works great for that. I’ll definitely let you know how the swap worked and post some pics when I re install the trans Cheers!

Hello thank you, I’m in Yakutat.

Thanks! Its been a great rig except for the trans going out. But I knew it coming.

Thank you! I enjoy reading your posts and the info you share.

It Ok. Great I appreciate the info. Hopefully have this thing running again soon. Cheers!