New Process 540 transmission in a m35a2?

[jrobinson5093]

I just had another 3053a quit on me in my m35a2. I have a 1969 C50 with a NP540 5 speed that I believe is a over drive. It looks as if it would be a simple swap. It looks to have a small u joint on the out put. It looks to be a 1410 u joint. It has a rear facing pto which I want. I has a provision for another pto also witch might come in handy later if I choose to add a front winch. Does anyone know If this transmission will work in the deuce?

 

[m-35tom]

why not just fix what you have?

 

[jrobinson5093]

Well Ilike the fact that the 540 has two pto spots and that I have 2 ptos for it

 

[m-35tom]

given that in the last 15 years, there have never been any transmission discovered that will replace the 3053, i really doubt it now. length is always a BIG issue.

 

[doghead]

I'm pretty sure I've seen people bolt the 3053A to a Chevy bellhousing so, I would think it may work if it fits in the same space. Not going to be a direct bolt in, obviously.

 

[jrobinson5093]

Yes, I understand it will not be a direct but in. I will have the transmission out of my other truck in a few days and then project begins.

 

[tasutt2009]

New to this site. Might anyone know where or if there is a location on the NP540 (1970 Americn-Colemen M4) for a back up switch. Since I do not currently have a service manual, I'm guessing at this time.

 

[clinto]

New to this site. Might anyone know where or if there is a location on the NP540 (1970 Americn-Colemen M4) for a back up switch. Since I do not currently have a service manual, I'm guessing at this time.

I think it's on the shifter housing. My buddy has a Dodge L600 with a 361 & NP540 and I remember it having the standard Chrysler 2 prong manual transmission switch on the top cover/shifter housing.