Hi to everybody on here! I have a few questions and I was wondering if anyone can help me.
I have a w56C transmission still in my truck that has bad gears and I have bought a w56D with good internals but has some badly cracked and beat up front and rear housing.
I am planning to combine the w56D internals and center plate with the W56C front and rear housings and bellhousing and I have a few concerns that I would like to clarify before I rip the transmission out of the truck.
My concerns are:
- Clutch: I know that w56D were equipped with a slightly larger clutch and flywheel. I was wondering what are the differences between the 2 trannies to adapt to a different clutch? all I can think of is a different bellhousing... would I be able to keep my w56C clutch, flywheel, clutch fork and thrust bearing if I keep the w56C bellhousing or is there any other differences?
- Front main bearing: I know that w56D were equipped with a slightly wider input bearing (but with same OD and ID i believe) so do they have a different front housing or is the difference in the bearing retainer cover? Can I use the upgraded w56D bearing if I also use the w56D bearing retainer cover with the w56C Housing? Or do I need to downgrade to a w56C bearing to adapt to the housing?
- Other bearings: are any other bearings different between the 2 trannies or is it just the input bearing?
Thank you in advance for any help!!
