Np435. Broken shift tower

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Np435. Broken shift tower

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I found this 68 np435 but the housing is broken
Is this cosmetic or a don’t use it till it’s fixed issue?
I see a top cover replacement on eBay for $125 but it looks complicated
To replace.
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Re: Np435. Broken shift tower

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{1} Shift gears into neutral (2} Remove lever retainer by pressing down, rotating retainer counterclockwise slightly, then releasing. {3] Remove lever and it's springs and washers. {4} Remove cab transmission tunnel cover. (5) Remove cover screws (one screw on each side is shouldered for alignment} and while lifting cover rotate cover slightly counter clockwise to provide clearance to shifting forks and remove cover. Note: When reinstalling use new gasket. (1) Install one screw on each side of case and try gears for free rotation by shifting gears through cover tower with long screwdriver. {2] Install remaining cover screws. (3} Reinstall cab transmission cover. {4} Install gear shift lever and be sure gears shift into all speed ranges.

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If you are willing to drive to Wichita Falls, Texas (140 miles) I have a 23 spline NP435 you can have for $20. The top should interchange with your's.

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Re: Np435. Broken shift tower

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I have decided to pass on the purchase of the 68 dodge. Several experts suggest there is a reason the housing broke, and that there is probable
Internal gear issues.
Appreciate the help and offer.
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Re: Np435. Broken shift tower

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Mangra wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:25 pm
Several experts suggest there is a reason the housing broke
I'm no expert.... but I'm thinking someone who didn't know how to remove
the stick shift retainer went after it with the wrong [oversized] tool. :joker :2cents

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Hobcobble wrote:
Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:25 am
Mangra wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:25 pm
Several experts suggest there is a reason the housing broke
I'm no expert.... but I'm thinking someone who didn't know how to remove
the stick shift retainer went after it with the wrong [oversized] tool. :joker :2cents

John
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Re: Np435. Broken shift tower

Post by PwrWgnDrvr »

Would like to hear how the "experts" think an internal gear problem would wreck the top of the shift tower casting?
Have had a couple trannys with broken gears and such myself. Drove em hundreds of miles with no effect whatsoever on the shifter or cover.

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Terry,
You are probably right. Looks like an expert hit it with a 5 pound sledge for sure.

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Re: Np435. Broken shift tower

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The seller "obviously knows" that the cover/shifter assembly is extremely hard to remove and replace... Therefore, you ought to be able to knock another $500 or more off the price... :lol:
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