857 horse 2,581 #1 Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Guys,,,,,i have what might be a delema easier to fix than it seems,,,,,,,, Last summer,,,,RoadApples and ii went to NewYork,,,,,after a cash in hand exchange We headed home with a very tired looking 867 Horse.... Things are coming together UNTIL....this past weekend I had a chance to turn both axles ((Jacked up,,,wheels off......It made ungly noises.. Wow,,,,,,,,,,what to do,,,,I am lucky to have 2 ,,,8speeds on a shelf,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but.......will a transplant work,,,,,,are all 8 speeds born equal.....???? I sent a P,M, to a trans pro here in the Square,,,,,just waiting to hear back,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,But again,,,,,,,still curious,,,,,,,,, Am I stumbling into a bigger hole,,,,,than I can dig out of.??? thanks for any thoughts or opinions guys.........Howard857Horse in Va Edited May 6, 2017 by 857 horse thanks again 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,873 #2 Posted May 6, 2017 Howard, sorry to hear of the problem. For the most part any transaxle will bolt up. The things that have changed over the years are mostly involving the brake band and how the lever that actuates it is connected. As long as the exterior appearance is close to the same it will work fine. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,762 #3 Posted May 6, 2017 Here is the frame-plate bolt pattern....uniform for 4, 6 , 8 and automatics. Thats what I like about these machines.....easy swaps. You MAY have some linkage issues, but those parts are everywhere available from members... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #4 Posted May 6, 2017 These guys got you covered Howard, go for it..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #5 Posted May 6, 2017 OK,,,,gonna clean up the one in storage and go for it,,,,,,,pics will be coming shortly Thanks guys 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,413 #6 Posted May 6, 2017 9 hours ago, 953 nut said: Howard, sorry to hear of the problem. For the most part any transaxle will bolt up. The things that have changed over the years are mostly involving the brake band and how the lever that actuates it is connected. As long as the exterior appearance is close to the same it will work fine. HOOOOWWWWWAAAAAAAARRRRDDDDDD!!!!! Who needs brakes? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
