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Burnout · 04-30-2008, 03:47 AM

Evening boys,
I've been on the site a while back when I was looking for a jimmy. Finally found one that I liked. Specs: '85 gmc jimmy 5.0 auto with 8'' of lift and 35's. It's been modified into a truck. Pretty sweet. I have a few questions tho. The driveshaft is leaking where it goes in the transfercase. Any reason? I'm thinking it's because the driving shaft is to short. Also I was thinking of switching out the auto for a stick. Anyone done this before? And last but not least, anyone know good performance mods for a 5.0? I like the 5.0. Nice power and cheaper on gas then the 350.

Thanks peeps,
JR

CrashOverKill · 04-30-2008, 03:51 AM

Check out summit for mods. Or google TONS of small block parts available out there. The drive shaft leaking is just a seal Easy and cheap fix. As for switching to stick.......Most off roaders/Mudders/Rock Crawlers switch to automatics LOL But hey I loved driving sticks for years untill I got old.

gchemist · 04-30-2008, 04:03 AM

PM your e-mail address to me. I have diagrams of the NP205 and 208 transfer cases.

Burnout · 04-30-2008, 05:03 AM

You got mail! lol I'm still wondering on what motor to drop in tho. I might just rebuild the 305 and put that in. Any thaughts?

JR

84 400 · 04-30-2008, 05:56 PM

how bought some pictures? Could be your shaft length or stress on the joint that caused the leak. Do you have a CV drive shaft or normal?

04-30-2008, 03:47 AM	#1
Burnout Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	New jimmy owner! Evening boys, I've been on the site a while back when I was looking for a jimmy. Finally found one that I liked. Specs: '85 gmc jimmy 5.0 auto with 8'' of lift and 35's. It's been modified into a truck. Pretty sweet. I have a few questions tho. The driveshaft is leaking where it goes in the transfercase. Any reason? I'm thinking it's because the driving shaft is to short. Also I was thinking of switching out the auto for a stick. Anyone done this before? And last but not least, anyone know good performance mods for a 5.0? I like the 5.0. Nice power and cheaper on gas then the 350. Thanks peeps, JR

04-30-2008, 03:51 AM	#2
CrashOverKill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sparta Michigan Posts: 18	Re: New jimmy owner! Check out summit for mods. Or google TONS of small block parts available out there. The drive shaft leaking is just a seal Easy and cheap fix. As for switching to stick.......Most off roaders/Mudders/Rock Crawlers switch to automatics LOL But hey I loved driving sticks for years untill I got old.

04-30-2008, 04:03 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: New jimmy owner! PM your e-mail address to me. I have diagrams of the NP205 and 208 transfer cases. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-30-2008, 05:03 AM	#4
Burnout Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Re: New jimmy owner! You got mail! lol I'm still wondering on what motor to drop in tho. I might just rebuild the 305 and put that in. Any thaughts? JR

04-30-2008, 05:56 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: New jimmy owner! how bought some pictures? Could be your shaft length or stress on the joint that caused the leak. Do you have a CV drive shaft or normal? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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