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Warn Overdrive Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Robheib, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. Jul 14, 2006
    Robheib

    Robheib Fire Jeep

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    Hey there folks! I have a 1953 M38A1 that I'm fixing up to be a occasional driver here in my small town. I just bought a Warn Overdrive unit for it from an elderly gentleman who is parting out his old 1957 CJ-5. Have you already guessed my problem?

    The OD unit out of the CJ-5 has 29 teeth on the drive gear and my M38A1 needed the 26 tooth unit. I've called around and the best I can find will cost approx. $400.00 to switch gears (gear and labor) from Herm the Overdrive guy.

    Does anyone know of a place that may be willing to trade OD units?

    Has anyone used Herm and how was the experience? If I have him rebuild/replace the gear, I'll have almost the same cost as buying a new unit. Should I just sell mine on Ebay and buy new?

    Any help or advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

    Rob
    Stanwood, WA
     
    Robheib, Jul 14, 2006
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  2. Jul 14, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Welcome!

    1rst off, Herm is a first class guy. See the buyer comments section for comments on dealing with him.

    2cnd, if the OD is in good shape you could swap stuff around I guess. I'd be inclined to locate the right OD first and then sell the other one I think for what I've seen 'em go for on E-bay you should cover your costs. Whichever is easier, you'd stand a chance to break even or better buying/selling rather than retrofitting.
     
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    m38willys

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    I had a similiar issue. I got a different geared T-case and swapped it out. Total cost was about 50$. Thats about the same price Herm quoted me for the barrel gear and swapping them out though if it makes you feel any better.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Easiest option so far IMO.
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    With all of my rigs - I have an OD for each, but my spare tcases are a question as to which would be ready to pop in. I bought a bowel gear and Herm pressed the bearings on for me so I can swap out whatever is available. Other than the bowel gear, all the ODs are the same (of the same brand), all of mine are Warn.
     
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