DODGEDARTGTS wrote:
I HAVE A 79 LUV WITH A 1.8 DIESEL AND THE 4 SPEED 4X4 TRANS. LOST 1ST GEAR NOW GRINDS IN ALL GEARS. ANY HELP OR IDEAS AND MAYBE A 5 OR 6 SPEED TRANS? 4X4 OR 2 WD. THANKS FOR HELP
You realize what you have is not factory, right? That is, if you're in the U.S.
I'm not sure about the 4x4 transmission, but no diesel was offered in the 1st-generation LUV
So, assuming you have the 4FB1 engine from either a Chevette or an Isuzu I-Mark, the MSG-5 5-speed 4wd transmission should bolt right up, except that it's longer than your 4-speed. You'd have to relocate the transmission mount and shorten the rear driveline. I'm not sure about the front driveline position and length relative to the 4-speed.
Finding one of those transmissions is a challenge, because they only came behind the 2.3 engines and were only offered in...1986 and 1987? (check with oldestisuzuist to be sure).
Since this is obviously a retrofit, I suppose it's possible you have a divorced transfer case, for example from a Suzuki. If that's the case, ignore the above--that's another matter altogether.
Jack
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