OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern?
OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern?
11-06-2009, 10:49 AM
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(11-05-2009, 12:42 PM)Syncro_G Does the Unimog have a divorced transfer case?
if so, you may find the sedan transmission to be a better match to the engine and the clutch or torque converter would already be balanced to it.
Would just need mounts and likely a custom drive shaft. this would likely be cheaper and more reliable than doing all the R/D on the flex plate.
most of the G-wagen people who do the swap end up finding the sedan tranny to be much smoother than the stock one. the automatic should be really nice off road with proper differential gearing.
it might be worth calling Sean or Steve at eurotruck-importers.com. those guys likely know someone who's already done what you're doing.
The Unimog transmission and transfer case are all intergrated into one unit. And it is not as simple as putting a new trans and T-case in, because the axles are hooked to the transmission via a torque tube, which enclose the driveshaft and acts as a suspension link.
There are pinion conversions available to use a standard driveshaft setup with Unimog 404 axles, but at this point it would require buying/making
Pinion conversion x 2
Transfer case
Transmission
Driveshafts x 2
3 or 4 link suspension x 2
If I were to go that route I am better off using a completely new, custom built frame and driveline, in which case I wouldn't be using an OM617 anyway....
(11-05-2009, 12:17 PM)HoleshotHolset Slightly off topic...
That tube chassis rig is BADASS.
Beers,
Matt
My thoughts exactly. The one pictured has an LT1 350 in it, but I figured I might as well keep it Mercedes powered.....and of course, diesel.
This post was last modified: 11-06-2009, 10:50 AM by texascadillac42.
texascadillac42
11-06-2009, 10:49 AM #14(11-05-2009, 12:42 PM)Syncro_G Does the Unimog have a divorced transfer case?
if so, you may find the sedan transmission to be a better match to the engine and the clutch or torque converter would already be balanced to it.
Would just need mounts and likely a custom drive shaft. this would likely be cheaper and more reliable than doing all the R/D on the flex plate.
most of the G-wagen people who do the swap end up finding the sedan tranny to be much smoother than the stock one. the automatic should be really nice off road with proper differential gearing.
it might be worth calling Sean or Steve at eurotruck-importers.com. those guys likely know someone who's already done what you're doing.
The Unimog transmission and transfer case are all intergrated into one unit. And it is not as simple as putting a new trans and T-case in, because the axles are hooked to the transmission via a torque tube, which enclose the driveshaft and acts as a suspension link.
There are pinion conversions available to use a standard driveshaft setup with Unimog 404 axles, but at this point it would require buying/making
Pinion conversion x 2
Transfer case
Transmission
Driveshafts x 2
3 or 4 link suspension x 2
If I were to go that route I am better off using a completely new, custom built frame and driveline, in which case I wouldn't be using an OM617 anyway....
(11-05-2009, 12:17 PM)HoleshotHolset Slightly off topic...
That tube chassis rig is BADASS.
Beers,
Matt
My thoughts exactly. The one pictured has an LT1 350 in it, but I figured I might as well keep it Mercedes powered.....and of course, diesel.
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OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by texascadillac42 - 11-01-2009, 07:09 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by DeliveryValve - 11-01-2009, 08:50 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by texascadillac42 - 11-01-2009, 09:10 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by DeliveryValve - 11-01-2009, 09:29 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by texascadillac42 - 11-01-2009, 09:49 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by E300TSC - 11-02-2009, 05:14 AM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by texascadillac42 - 11-02-2009, 09:16 AM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by DeliveryValve - 11-02-2009, 10:14 AM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by texascadillac42 - 11-02-2009, 10:47 AM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by texascadillac42 - 11-02-2009, 01:21 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by HoleshotHolset - 11-05-2009, 12:17 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by Syncro_G - 11-05-2009, 12:42 PM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by texascadillac42 - 11-06-2009, 10:49 AM
RE: OM617 bellhousing bolt pattern? - by dropnosky - 11-05-2009, 03:57 PM
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