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| pistonboy |
 May 27 2019, 11:17 AM
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My question is about side shifter transmissions.
What material is the transmission case made of? Aluminum or magnesium? I know it is non-magnetic. Thank you. |
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| pistonboy |
May 28 2019, 06:55 PM
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Thanks for the information. The transmission bell housing developed a crack in it. Seals had been replaced along with 1st gear synchro ring. It shifted very nicely and I was wanting to continue using it. I understand magnesium as well as aluminum can be welded. The magnesium may be more tricky. I will see how welders feel about welding it. It is a crack. Nothing has broken off.
I have heard these are often welded. Thank you for the information. |
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| mepstein |
May 28 2019, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(pistonboy @ May 28 2019, 08:55 PM)  Thanks for the information. The transmission bell housing developed a crack in it. Seals had been replaced along with 1st gear synchro ring. It shifted very nicely and I was wanting to continue using it. I understand magnesium as well as aluminum can be welded. The magnesium may be more tricky. I will see how welders feel about welding it. It is a crack. Nothing has broken off. I have heard these are often welded. Thank you for the information. Yes. It can be welded. |
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