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The sm465/np205 is for sure bulletproof. They went to 32 splines in 79, which i guess is stronger than the 10 spline setup. As far as your shifter, maybe its out of a heavier duty truck? Or maybe engine mounts are farther back? Was the engine swapped?(i6-v8) im not sure on the engine mounts, but i know there are different configurations. Did the zbar linkage all line up?
What you see there is what i got in the deal i do have a hydro setup for it out of a 2wd 87 c30 1 ton we had hanging around. I bought this unit becaue i was like a full unit i can just swap out my case! Then i relazed about a day later that the housing is different like you said race track vs. rounded. But yeah! Still made out on the deal i think, i need a stick right now and its stuck in gear without it in it. I hear it can be a slight pain to pop it in neutral to get the stick in it
Can you buy those adapters new? I think i have seen them before for like 200 but i am not sure if thats right or not. Thank you for the info, i am splitting my tranny right now to count the splines so i can find out exactly what i need to get the job done.To me, the 205 would always be the better option, but i dont think the length will be the same, as far as your driveshafts working. I think you could make the 205 work with the right adapter and coupler that mates the shafts. That 74 205 will use the “racetrack” bolt pattern so you will need the adapter like in my picture. The newer 465’s, i think, are 32 spline iirc,(older are 10 spline), and the 205 mated to the 350 should be 27 spline, i think. So with a 27-32 spline coupler and a racetrack pattern adapter you should be able to make it work, i think.
Are those adapters 27-32 splines actually manufactured of would that have to be custom made by a local machine shop? A link would be super helpful here if anybody know where i can get one!To me, the 205 would always be the better option, but i dont think the length will be the same, as far as your driveshafts working. I think you could make the 205 work with the right adapter and coupler that mates the shafts. That 74 205 will use the “racetrack” bolt pattern so you will need the adapter like in my picture. The newer 465’s, i think, are 32 spline iirc,(older are 10 spline), and the 205 mated to the 350 should be 27 spline, i think. So with a 27-32 spline coupler and a racetrack pattern adapter you should be able to make it work, i think
Google and utube. I watched a guy named geb built. He was a member here at one point. His videos on the 465 may help. Otherwise, its gotta be out there, someone has dealt with it.What you see there is what i got in the deal i do have a hydro setup for it out of a 2wd 87 c30 1 ton we had hanging around. I bought this unit becaue i was like a full unit i can just swap out my case! Then i relazed about a day later that the housing is different like you said race track vs. rounded. But yeah! Still made out on the deal i think, i need a stick right now and its stuck in gear without it in it. I hear it can be a slight pain to pop it in neutral to get the stick in it
Any tips there?
You can buy them new, but they are pricey. They are out there used too, but not much cheaper. Mine had both bolts broken off in it when i got it so i did try to source one, but with the prices, i just fought with mine.
Before i wrote that other post about having the right adapter, i googled it. I cant remember what i searched, but i saw something about 27-32 spline adapter. Ill see if i can find it.
Would this work or is it not what i am looking for? https://www.advanceadapters.com/products/716044-a--gear-input-gm-np205-long-32-spline/
Well i have an issue there as i just found out when i split is, the 208 adapter to the case has an ear cracked right off of it, so thats out.
I dont know what to tell you on that one. I guess maybe decide which direction you would ultimately rather go, and find the cheapest way to get there, and decide if that is possible. Maybe keep the hydro bell, sell the rest and find a 465 mated to the transfer case you want? If it was me, id sell the whole works and find a mechanical clutch bell, trans, transfer all mated already. Or a parts truck with one, but im old school.
