opus Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Would this is an EA81?? 4 spd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Would this is an EA81?? 4 spd? most likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 if i understand that gibberish correctly, then YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 if i understand that gibberish correctly, then YES. Yeah what he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 [pondering] http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/860387643.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [pondering] http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/860387643.html buy it I wish I was closer! You guys get all the rust free good deals!! Jump on it its an easy fix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XT6 Magic Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Mine is an 83 EA81 GL 4WD Auto, so it could be either. At that price if there is anything left of the body just buy along with Jerry's kit. Put head gaskets and a 5 speed D/R in it. It will probably run for another 100k before it even needs an EJ22:) -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Yes - automatic's were made so it would be either an Automatic push-button 4WD, or a 4 speed D/R. It will have the EA81. If it's an auto it will have hydro lifters as an added bonus. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Its a 4 spd. I've yet to see the hype with a 5 spd. I have a 4 and a 5 and the final ratio is the same. I was thinking the 5 was an OD. So, the gears are a little bit wider, thats ok, I drove a Mack forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixO Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I had a silver 83 GL turbo wagon that had a three speed automatic/push button 4wd that came from Montana It leaked an obscene amount of oil, rust galore and the transmission quit working in the higher gears and reverse. Just email the sell and ask what transmission it has/condition of the body/etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Body is near perfect. Little dent in the plastic on one of the bumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Its a 4 spd. I've yet to see the hype with a 5 spd. I have a 4 and a 5 and the final ratio is the same. I was thinking the 5 was an OD. So, the gears are a little bit wider, thats ok, I drove a Mack forever. The final ratio is the same yes, but the low range is lower on the 5 speed. It's 1.45:1 on the 4 speed, and 1.59:1 on the 5 speed. Additionally the 5 speed is stronger and the syncro's last longer. They don't suffer from the 2nd and 3rd gear syncro problems and the entire shift linkage doesn't suck a$$ like the 4's. It's also easier to cruise at 25 MPH in 3rd. The 4's are either lugging in 3 or revving out in 2. They are also lighter and shorter. Then there's the stronger clutch options..... GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 The final ratio is the same yes, but the low range is lower on the 5 speed. It's 1.45:1 on the 4 speed, and 1.59:1 on the 5 speed. Additionally the 5 speed is stronger and the syncro's last longer. They don't suffer from the 2nd and 3rd gear syncro problems and the entire shift linkage doesn't suck a$$ like the 4's. It's also easier to cruise at 25 MPH in 3rd. The 4's are either lugging in 3 or revving out in 2. They are also lighter and shorter. Then there's the stronger clutch options..... GD Yeah, yeah, lugging or winding out. I can never figure what gear I am happiest in go through town. Notice the Mack note above? Syncro's are optional for me. Good info to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Yeah, yeah, lugging or winding out. I can never figure what gear I am happiest in go through town. Notice the Mack note above? Syncro's are optional for me. Good info to know. Syncro's may be optional, but the design of the 4 speed causes them to fall out of gear when you let off the gas. They don't just wear and grind - they wear out and then are so sloppy they won't stay in gear without holding them there with your hand. It's usually 3rd. I've also seen them so bad the shift dog's wouldn't grab unless you held them in gear quite forcefully while releasing the clutch. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I had a .....ummmm.....'52 GMC pickup that had that same issue. What are they like to rebuild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I had a .....ummmm.....'52 GMC pickup that had that same issue. What are they like to rebuild? UGLY. Remember these are transmissions, differentials, and transfer cases all in one unit. Many parts, lots of precision shimming and adjusting. The 5 speed's are actually simpler in design than the 4's. It's far cheaper and less time consuming to just find another one. All the parts needed to rebuild one correctly would cost more than a good used tranny. And 5 speed's are a dime a dozen. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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