Trans 4 speed trans identifying

[Jond417]

I have a CJ7. I think I have a T176 trans, given that the stick comes up at an angle and it’s a 4 speed with reverse down on the passenger side. It has a tag on the right side with the numbers

5359390
RHLK3
1142

Is this enough info to determine which trans I have?

Thanks

 

[CJ]

5359390 = T176 3.52 1st gear from 81 ~ 86 with a straight lever and an aluminum case (Link)-> Manual CJ Transmissions -< . 1977 stock 4 speed is a T-18 (Link)-> Manual CJ Transmissions -<
BUT, to be sure.
Do you have a VIN?

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Manual CJ Transmissions

T-90 Three Speed The Borg-Warner T90 was a strong three speed transmission that was used in CJs from 1945 to 1971. All the CJ2a's in 1945 and some in 1946 had a T90 with a column shift. The T90 had two knobs on the left side of the transmission. On T90's that had column shift this is...

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[Jond417]

5359390 = T176 3.52 1st gear from 81 ~ 86 with a straight lever and an aluminum case (Link)-> Manual CJ Transmissions -< . 1977 stock 4 speed is a T-18 (Link)-> Manual CJ Transmissions -<
BUT, to be sure.
Do you have a VIN?

CJ VIN Decoder

Interactive VIN decoder that displays descriptions and images that link to relevant information in the Jeep-CJ.com database.

jeep-cj.com

Have you looked at our database?

Manual CJ Transmissions

T-90 Three Speed The Borg-Warner T90 was a strong three speed transmission that was used in CJs from 1945 to 1971. All the CJ2a's in 1945 and some in 1946 had a T90 with a column shift. The T90 had two knobs on the left side of the transmission. On T90's that had column shift this is...

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1977 vin plate but I think this thing was pieced together. It has a 360 in it. And I was able to finally read the left side of the case and it is 2604203.

Vin J7F93AA117877.

Thank you

 

[CJ]

Definitely not stock.
Back to my answer. Did you check the VIN? (Link)-> CJ VIN Decoder -<
Is the case aluminum or steel? 5359390 = T176 3.52 1st gear from 81 ~ 86 with a straight lever and an aluminum case

 

[Jond417]

Well everything is different except it’s a jeep and a CJ7

 

[Jond417]

Well everything is different except it’s a jeep and a CJ7

Aluminum case

 

[CJ]

Well everything is different except it’s a jeep and a CJ7

Lol, yep 40 year old Jeeps tend to get that way.

Aluminum case

T176...

 

[Jond417]

Thank you for your assistance. I’m installing a new clutch and figured I’d go through the trans while it’s out.

 

[CJ]

Ahh... If you need parts I suggest Novak.

Parts for the Jeep T176 Transmission

Parts for the Jeep T176 Transmission

www.novak-adapt.com

 

[Jond417]

My next issue with this is the bell housing. The socket for the ball bearing pivot is worn pretty bad. I am having difficulty locating the same bell housing to replace it. The part number on the one I have is 3233824. It has the 4.84" opening and a 3.5" x 3.5" opening for the clutch arm. I have located a bell housing with the correct opening size but the opening for the clutch arm is somewhat narrower. That part number is 3223278. Will it work with this set up?

 

[CJ]

It should work as long as it has the Ford bolt pattern (8.5" width top / 9.25" width bottom X 6.3") Because of the shift arm opening difference you will need the correct boot and you may have some starter flange interference that may need to be trimmed.