Rembrant Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Curvy stick is a NP435 4 sp. Was the NP435 common behind the 300/6? One of the Flareside 4x4 trucks I looked at last week had a 302, and it had a different stick again. It had some bends in it, but wasn't as curvy as the NP435. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Curvy stick is a NP435 4 sp. Was the NP435 common behind the 300/6? One of the Flareside 4x4 trucks I looked at last week had a 302, and it had a different stick again. It had some bends in it, but wasn't as curvy as the NP435. Yes, the NP and 300 were a common combo. Good workhorse combo. The 302's didn't have much torque so they could put the lighter-duty transmissions behind them. But the 300 had enough torque to work. However, because they were the base engine you see them set up two different ways. First, for economy with high-geared rear ends and a light-duty OD tranny. Or, as a low-priced work truck with the heavier-duty tranny like the NP and something like a 3.50 rear axle ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 As for the tools required the shift lever from one, strength and a disregard for pain. It is a PAIN! The instructions are on Page 4 here (Driveline/Transmissions/Manual Transmissions/NP435, and they call for a special tool - Kent-Moore J3108. But I've done it with several rags and a pair of gloves to protect my fingers. You push down HARD and turn the cap and it unlocks. Eventually. OK, one more quick question then...how is the rubber boot attached to the tunnel cover? Phillips head screws? If I can get back there I might grab the stick out of this thing, and I might as well grab the boot if it's still intact and undamaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 As for the tools required the shift lever from one, strength and a disregard for pain. It is a PAIN! The instructions are on Page 4 here (Driveline/Transmissions/Manual Transmissions/NP435, and they call for a special tool - Kent-Moore J3108. But I've done it with several rags and a pair of gloves to protect my fingers. You push down HARD and turn the cap and it unlocks. Eventually. OK, one more quick question then...how is the rubber boot attached to the tunnel cover? Phillips head screws? If I can get back there I might grab the stick out of this thing, and I might as well grab the boot if it's still intact and undamaged. This isn't the NP, but I don't find one for the NP and think they were done this way: And the AMK Products catalog says the 52743-S screw is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 This isn't the NP, but I don't find one for the NP and think they were done this way: And the AMK Products catalog says the 52743-S screw is: Awesome, thanks Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Awesome, thanks Gary! You never know what someone has done before, so don't bet that they are Phillips. They could be cabinet/slotted or even hex-headed. But I'm sure you'll be prepared for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 I find it interesting that the Flareside is/was so popular "up there"... Hey Reamer, Check out this Flareside in Quebec;). https://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-collection/laval-rive-nord/camion-antique/1361963049?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I find it interesting that the Flareside is/was so popular "up there"... Hey Reamer, Check out this Flareside in Quebec;). https://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-collection/laval-rive-nord/camion-antique/1361963049?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Man, it is amazing how those fender skirts make the rear of that truck look fat. At first glance I thought it is a DRW Flareside. And, the saying about "There is no accounting for taste" left out a bit - "or the lack thereof". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamer Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Man, it is amazing how those fender skirts make the rear of that truck look fat. At first glance I thought it is a DRW Flareside. And, the saying about "There is no accounting for taste" left out a bit - "or the lack thereof". All I can say is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Man, it is amazing how those fender skirts make the rear of that truck look fat. At first glance I thought it is a DRW Flareside. Gas mileage aerodynamics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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