Lookin to buy need advise

[Dodgefreek89]

Hey guys i found what i think is a deal but wanted some help and opinions from the guys that know best... Its a 97 1500 4x4reg can short bed 5.2 5 speed. 700$ man ssid the trans is bad but everything else is good. How do i know what trans is in it and how much would a junkyard one cost??? Any input would be great. Thanks guys

 

[Bigtman07]

if its a manual its probably the nv4500 I think. Anyone else know what is in the small v-8 manuals?

 

[HolyRamBatman]

I think you have the NV3500 for a trans.
Somewhere on the trans is a stamp or tag.

MANUAL - NV3500
DESCRIPTION The NV3500 is a medium-duty 5-speed, constant mesh fully synchronized manual transmission. Fifth gear is an overdrive range with a ratio of 0.73:1. The NV3500 is available in two and four-wheel drive con- figurations.

DESCRIPTION The NV4500 is a five speed constant mesh manual transmission (Fig. 1). All gear ranges including reverse are synchronized. Fifth gear is an overdrive range. The transmission has a cast iron gear case and aluminum shift cover. Two versions are used, a standard duty for 5.9L applications and a heavy duty for V10 and Cummins diesel applications. Main differences are the larger diameter input shaft, output shaft, and mainshaft fifth gear in the heavy duty model


I pulled those from the service manual NOT my knowledge

 

[Dodgefreek89]

Thanks i appreciate all the help youys think its a good deal though ot no??

 

[chuck]

Sounds like a good deal to me as long as you can find that transmission for a reasonable price. If not, $700 lost isn't the end of the world.

 

[Faniman57]

I have the NV4500 (i think) in my 97 2500. My throw out bearing decided to explode at around 114,000 miles. Ended up having to get a new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, and ***** cylinder. They resurfaced the flywheel for me as well. Total cost was just under $2000 at the stealership. Sounds like a great deal to me, just be careful with the tranny

 

[Dodgefreek89]

Yeah chuck thats what i was thinking too. Im gonna go look at it tommorow and ill let ya guys know if its as good as it sounds or just a hunk. But say it was nv 3500 would a nv4500 bolt right up? or what i need a new bell housing or other parts?

 

[Dodgefreek89]

It is a mess lol talked to guy down to 500 and im jut gonna part this thing out. Had some extras on it that i can sell locally and a couple ppl that re freinds of friends. Hopefully make a ciuple bucks.

Thanks for all ur help though guys