Topic: R150F options?????

[JJ3]

OK so I have a '00 taco w/ the R150F .......whines like hell. Does it setting still w/ clutch disengaged (in neutral) and stops when clutch is depressed? Also screams 1-3 gear, nothing in 4th or 5th. I put an OEM clutch kit, new seals and redline mt90 in it this week end and nothing has changed. Shifts fine in all gears, just anoying as hell.

I ordered a marlin r150f w/ 5-1-5, but canelled the order as I just cant swing the 2400.00 less the 700.00 core. So I guess my question is; what options do I have  (older r150f's?) and could it possibly be somthing besides the mainshaft/countershaft bearings?


Some info from another board...

check the front countershaft bearing. i've not seen this on that exact trans. but have seen it on other toyota 5sp trannys. the cage holding the balls separated can come apart letting the shaft move over enough to cause noise and eventually gear damage. fourth doesn't make noise because it goes straight through and doesn't load the countershaft.

 older model trannys have a shorter input shaft and bellhousing that i don't think will work in a tacoma, they also have the slave cyl. mounted on the pass. side instead of the driver side. hope some of this helps.

4th gear input runs all the time, even in revearse, thats why you hear it in every gear except 4th and 5th. you dont hear it in 4th because you're actually using it and its not free running-it doesn't effect 5th gear.

I would still love any input on the topic though??

Thanks in advance

-Josh

[Pat]

I have a 150f I would sell you..  Sounds and works perfect..  $150.00  nor cal

[JJ3 [OP]]

What did it come out of? Mileage?

[Pat]

90 runner v-6..  I don't know if they are the same on the outside but I think they are in the inside.. You can even drive it before I pull it if you are interested.. No noise what so ever.. Not sure on mileage..  I don't think it was original.. 

[JJ3 [OP]]

older model trannys have a shorter input shaft and bellhousing that i don't think will work in a tacoma, they also have the slave cyl. mounted on the pass. side instead of the driver side. hope some of this helps.

Plus I live in TN, thanks though.

[germ]

OK so I have a '00 taco w/ the R150F .......whines like hell. Does it setting still w/ clutch disengaged (in neutral) and stops when clutch is depressed? Also screams 1-3 gear, nothing in 4th or 5th. I put an OEM clutch kit, new seals and redline mt90 in it this week end and nothing has changed. Shifts fine in all gears, just anoying as hell

Going thru essentially the exact same thing right now on my W56a. Mechanic buddy of mine drove it and told me it was the rear mainshaft bearing which is going out. Not sure if it has anything to do with the front one or not. Look at finding someone reputable to do a rebuild with Marlins HD kit. (Maybe could throw in the 5-1-5 gears as well while it's apart) Prolly cheaper than buying a new tranny.

Good luck
Erik

[JJ3 [OP]]

I could get it rebuilt for 200.00 or so from a reputable friend, plus 500+ for the kit and a few days down time. Or I can spend 1k for a new unit from marlin.

I put the lift and 35's on the truck last night and to be honest I can live with the 35's/4.10's for now on the road. Its the trail where I need gears. I did some comparision last night and The big jump from 3-4 in the 5-1-5 gearset is going to be to big for a dd application,imo. Plus it will not yeild half the crawl ratio a 2.28 crawler will.

As of now i'll be changing my order w/ marlin for dual t-case and possible a stock rebuild if I cant find one at a local p/n/p. I would REALLY like to know the diff. in the pre 95 R150F's (besides the obvious bellhousing stuff) as they can be sorced ALOT cheaper.

[JJ3 [OP]]

OK, thru much conversation and research I've found the the pre 95 r150 will work using the pre 95 bell housing/clutch lines. I'm going to run this tranny with a v6-4cly adapter, 4.7 case, taco adapter, chain taco case w/ twin sticks... eureeka!!!