NP435 help

[lilthom]

I’m taking out my NP435. I already removed the Dana 20. I’m trying to figure out how I’m going to get enough down pressure on the base of the shifter to turn and remove it being under the dash. In the process I managed to shift into first and now can’t get it back to neutral. Am I still going to be able to do this if it’s not in neutral?

 

[Yeller]

Yes sir you’ll still be able to do that if it’s not in neutral. Just have to make sure to either get it to neutral before reinstalling or be sure to get the lever in the right slot.

 

[lilthom]

Yes sir you’ll still be able to do that if it’s not in neutral. Just have to make sure to either get it to neutral before reinstalling or be sure to get the lever in the right slot.

It’s not going back in so not a catastrophe if it doesn’t. Going with the AX15 for better highway experience.
Thanks

 

[Broncobowsher]

Looks like the main shaft pulled out. You didn't hurt any parts, but added a lot to labor.
I recall that you pretty much have to take the transmission apart and back together again with all the bits in the right place.

 

[lilthom]

Looks like the main shaft pulled out. You didn't hurt any parts, but added a lot to labor.
I recall that you pretty much have to take the transmission apart and back together again with all the bits in the right place.

I paid $159 for this transmission probably 15 years ago and made a bunch of good memories. Sounds like it may have to go in the free parts forum.

 

[lilthom]

You may have just made my decision easier. I can cut it off a few inches up and get it down and out. I can quit trying to get it off in that cramped position.

 

[ngsd]

You will love the AX15 for street driving. I have a NP435 in my crawler Bronco which is perfect and an AX 15 in my Street Bronco.

 

[sprdv1]

You may have just made my decision easier. I can cut it off a few inches up and get it down and out. I can quit trying to get it off in that cramped position.

time to get that son up there to help you out..

 

[DirtDonk]

I’m trying to figure out how I’m going to get enough down pressure on the base of the shifter to turn and remove it being under the dash.

I would clean it up a bit to make sure that any extra grit does not create more resistance to movement, then use some groove-joint (Channel-Lock) pliers.
Open the pliers up to where they just fit on the edge without being too large.
Holding a little bit of pressure on them (too much and you will crush the thin metal cap/retainer) and then with the other hand push downward.
If the cap moves down enough, with both hands impart a little twisting motion and you might just get lucky and it comes out smoothly.

Paul

 

[Nomadoc]

I did that swap last summer. Best thing I’ve done to my Bronco.
I think I wound up clamping a vice grip around the shaft to give me something to pry down against then used the channel locks as suggested above….
Good luck!
Bill

 

[Devo73]

I use a piece of pipe, 1 1/2" I think, a couple inches long with a handle welded on, slide it over your shifter and push down and turn, works pretty good for me

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[lilthom]

I got it out. I wonder how long it sill sit in my garage now. The adapter is worth more than the transmission.

 

[sprdv1]

I got it out. I wonder how long it sill sit in my garage now. The adapter is worth more than the transmission.

lol, not long right