midpack 956 #1 Posted March 13 So, I found an 8 speed to swap into my 312-8. I'm going to assess the internal damage at a later date but I'm moving very soon and don't have time to investigate and repair right now. My question has to do with swapping rears and the high/low shift lever. The way it snakes through the frame and parking brake shaft looks close, and I would have to twist the rear to get it through. There's a roll pin holding the lever on, is that the trick? Drive the pin out and remove the lever? Any better way? Thanks Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,277 #2 Posted March 13 Drive out the pin remove the handle mount trany reinstall the handle 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 475 #3 Posted March 14 5 hours ago, pfrederi said: Drive out the pin remove the handle mount trany reinstall the handle Yeah, that! It’s not difficult. Use a roll pin punches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,158 #4 Posted March 14 16 hours ago, pfrederi said: Drive out the pin remove the handle mount trany reinstall the handle easy peasy. Install two alignment studs in the new tranny to make for an easy installation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 956 #5 Posted 15 hours ago On 3/14/2025 at 9:38 AM, Ed Kennell said: easy peasy. Install two alignment studs in the new tranny to make for an easy installation. NOW I get it . My brain doesn't always work the way I'd like 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,212 #6 Posted 9 hours ago To make the alignment pins cut the head off 2 3/8” dis bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 956 #7 Posted 1 hour ago That high/low shift lever was no easy off either. It was rusted on and I didn't want to use force to remove it. Lots of patience and rocking it back and forth with pressure underneath got it. Threw a little Never Seize on it when I put back together. Someone will appreciate that someday I hope 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites