There are not any more used Muncie transmissions from that era available without getting lucky. If there were any changes made to the maincase, all original casting numbers were routered off the maincase so all internal personnel would realize that the case had been altered in some way. An M22 retains less heat due to the straight-cut gear design and the lack of thrust that helical-cut gears create. With your car parked on an even surface, open the hood and identify your transmission dipstick. Depending on the type of vehicle you own and the length of ownership, you may never have to worry about the type of transmission fluid you use.
This was done intentionally to these transmissions to take off the original casting number. Under his direction, the magazine was redesigned and re-juvenated, and became more authoritive and intelligent - reflecting his own professional attitude. The M22 continued to use the same tailhousing, side cover and front bearing retainer as all other Muncie transmissions. All documented M22 transmissions have the 3925660 maincase. How can you tell if the transmission in your car is the one the car was originally built with? With the leverage and the gears combined with a lever action, you increase the power an engine makes. The 27-spline tail shaft housing.
He buys them hoping to just good cases out of them. When I owned a 1966 Corvette with the Rat Motor it came with a m22 transmission. Upper row from left starts with three different shift shafts used over the years. Some manufacturers do not have a normal dipstick for checking and filling. This is where the transmission is located on most cars with rear-wheel drive.
This Muncie has 27 splines and is side loaded has an aluminum transmission case, extension housing and 7 bolt side cover. Also I've read a lot about gl-5 oils ruining the brass synchros, so what weight should I use? Hard use — such as frequent stop-and-go city driving, hauling heavy loads, trailer towing — will accelerate the deterioration. It would be foolish at this point to try to counterfeit a similar transmission without the final pieces to the puzzle. Since this particular Corvette has played such an important part in this research, I believe that the documented history of this car deserves mentioning here. If you notice the transmission fluid is a little low on the dipstick, start with a half a quart to a quart of transmission fluid. One is the date marker and the other the status marker.
Our factory transmissions are dyno tested before leaving the factory, ensuring the highest quality, We offer a no hassle 12 month warranty, performance guaranteed. Books are available that provide detailed illustrations and parts breakdowns. Add a little at a time so you do not overfill. When you take your vehicle in for an oil change or other routine service, the repair facility may urge you to pay for a transmission-fluid change or flush. The magic of the Muncie is in the synchro assemblies.
Many Muncie main cases, tail housings and side covers have casting date codes. Doing so can damage your vehicle, and the repairs you need to make will likely not be covered by your warranty. Clean your workbench before you begin any assembly on it. According to West, synthetic oils shouldn't be used in Muncie four-speed transmissions, no matter what type of car they are in. Make sure the repair facility is using the correct fluid and procedures for your vehicle.
The opposite side of the date marker has between one and five dots, representing the week of the month. Grit that gets into the grease in the shifter mechanism can cause real problems. Although all previously published data has denied or excluded the existence of the 1965 M22 transmission, this author has uncovered the trail behind this mystical transmission. The main difference between the Muncie and the is that the Muncie has a 7 bolt side cover and the Borg-Warner has a 9 bolt side cover. Call now for immediate delivery. A Muncie differs from a Saginaw transmission in that its reverse lever is in the tail housing, not the side cover. This transmission was also released for the 1965 passenger car with the L78 engine.
A serial number is stamped on all Muncie transmission cases. It was developed for the Corvette Grand Sport racing program. The downside is that it tends to make noise. This isn't universally true, however, so you should look in your owner's manual or for labels around and on the dipstick to see which one it is. He worked on everything from 25-ton fork trucks down to Cushman scooters. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.
During my research on Muncie transmissions, I gained clearance to visit the Muncie assembly plant in Muncie, Indiana. The Muncie was used with most performance engines and is not to be confused with the Saginaw or Borg-Warner 4-speeds. Even if they can show you that the fluid is darker than original, that might not mean you need fresh fluid right now. I had the pleasure to work with him a year and a half ago when we were doing a cover photo shoot with my Corvette. The lever is engine power. I'm going to be installing it tomorrow and i'm wondering what type of gear oil and how much I need to put in it?. Many repair shops use flush systems that force out the old fluid and pump in new fluid rather than letting the old fluid simply drain out.
He is an asset to any team. Next to it is a regular and less expensive brass synchronizer ring. You can pretty much get what you want. West doesn't work to different levels. One side of the date marker has a month designator 1-12. There are three basic types of Muncies: M20, M21 and M22.