1987 Dakota with nv2500
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1987 Dakota with nv2500
Okay everyone I've been posting lately about an 87 Dakota I have introduced into the collection. I have fixed the power supply issue and all that and am addressing smaller things as I go. One problem it has had since I got it is that it will not take 1st gear at all. Even if u get it into gear and when u let out on the clutch it will kick it right back out at u Everytime. What could cause this? Syncros or bearings or both? These trannys very reliable?(nv2500)
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I would think it is a worn gear..... As far as reliable, how many miles are on it? Also, how does the oil look? and FWIW the NV2500 uses 10-30 weight MOTOR oil. If you look at dodge history, they used this transmission behind the 125 hp. LA style motor. When they went magnum, they went to the AX15. and of course when they offered a V8 with a manual trans, it was the NV3500. Its really hard to find reliable torque ratings on these transmissions.
I can tell you swapping out the NV2500 for a NV3500 was pretty straight forward. If you are interested in that, I can tell you a few things to watch for, espically buying another transmission. Trust me, all are not the same!!
I can tell you swapping out the NV2500 for a NV3500 was pretty straight forward. If you are interested in that, I can tell you a few things to watch for, espically buying another transmission. Trust me, all are not the same!!
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I would think it is a worn gear..... As far as reliable, how many miles are on it? Also, how does the oil look? and FWIW the NV2500 uses 10-30 weight MOTOR oil. If you look at dodge history, they used this transmission behind the 125 hp. LA style motor. When they went magnum, they went to the AX15. and of course when they offered a V8 with a manual trans, it was the NV3500. Its really hard to find reliable torque ratings on these transmissions.
I can tell you swapping out the NV2500 for a NV3500 was pretty straight forward. If you are interested in that, I can tell you a few things to watch for, espically buying another transmission. Trust me, all are not the same!!
I can tell you swapping out the NV2500 for a NV3500 was pretty straight forward. If you are interested in that, I can tell you a few things to watch for, espically buying another transmission. Trust me, all are not the same!!