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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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Default 4+3 reverse gear housing CRACKED

The good news is that I found the leak that caused second gear to chew up. The bad news is that I'm having trouble getting my hands on another one. It's been like two months and $1300 bucks since I have been able to drive her! No quick end is in sight either!

Anyway, does anyone have or know where I can find a reverse gear case to my 4+3 trans? My hope is that someone has one cluttering up their garage and would love to be rid of it.
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Possible,
Make me a reasonable offer for a complete 4+3 that needs repairs.

or

I have 1 good 4+3 I purchased from a forum member that he had rebuilt and I put less than 1500miles on before I went to an auto.

and 1 4+3 that needs repairs - OD went bad.

Total 2 for the price of one - if interested let me know.

Asking $700 plus shipping for both.

email me if interested - vet85us@yahoo.com
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 02:35 AM
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Thanks! Sounds like you have had some experience with 4+3's going bad. I'll E-mail you with more. I wonder how much these suckers weigh anyhow?
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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Yo BlkMagik, I have a friend here in Cleveland that we just put a T-56 6/Speed in. He is selling his 3+4 Tanny and Overdrive unit. Email me at
Quick69vete@yahoo.com
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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Your e-mail link is not working. At least it gets bounced when I try to contact you.

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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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Carl, let me guess, the reverse gear housing cracked around one of the bolt holes where it bolts to the 4-speed case, probably along the bottom....that's a very common place for them to crack.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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It wasn't me who posted about the cracking - It was Black Majic. I'm just looking for a cheap 4+3 o run for the next 6 months till we do a conversion putting in a ZZ4 and a 6 speed. But since you asked - I have a 4+0 - I'm thinking it's just the cable - but the reverse quits working under any load - I can back up when it's perfectly level - but any slope or loose road surface means the reverse wont work. I had some tranny work done ,at least they say they did it - but I don't believe em.

Anyway I just want to put in something easy and quick - so I can go sliding around the mountain roads and do a few autocrosses until we get ready for the big changeover.

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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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If the crack is common, is there anything that can be done to help it not to crack again? Or is it just the usual weak point?
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sounds like the Keisler/TKO kit is in order...
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 02:19 AM
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I know, but I just put over a grand into this one so... Guess I'll hang with it for a while.
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