Hey guys,
I need some help. We need to replace the rubber shifter boots on both the transmission and forward / reverser on a mid 70's Timberjack 230D (353). I'm pretty sure the trans is a new process (were the 421 the standard for the 230D?), not at all sure about the reverser. We've used rubber shop gloves as a band-aid for the last couple years but that just isn't cutting it, The trans was froze right up with ice the other day!
My buddy checked with a local tranny shop but he wasn't sure, so I figured that folks of the Forestry Forum would be able to help.
Thanks in advance,
Matt
The NP 441-r is standard on a D series. But that has a reverser without a boot and the shift fork is in the back side.
If yours has two levers on top, sounds like a T98-L2.
Neill,
The reverser comes first (has the shifter on top), then the tranny (4 speed)bolts to that. Neither has had a boot since we've had the machine, but man we'd like to fix that!
What was a common application for a T98-L2? And where can I find boots for it?
Thanks!
Harolds in Maine or Francis brown equipment repair in VT is where I shop. I always put a peice of roofing rubber over the stick also. Double protction. PM me if you wish.
I used a pair of CV joint boots from a Honda four wheeler. Honda #42202-HC5-003
I'm with neilo, if it has two sticks on top then it's the Borg-Warner boxes not the New Process. I always use a piece of old skidder inner tube to keep the rain out, take off the knob and slide it down over, good to go!
I found these in the pet department - Doggie toy section- came 2 in a package.
Cut one in half, drilled a nice round hole in it, slid it down the shaft and put a little RTV around it. They are made out of some tough stuff, will outlast the skidder I'm sure !!
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UN
Ok guys, thanks for all the good ideas!
David-L, I forgot all about Harold's, they helped us out years ago with winch parts, super easy to deal with.
At least I know what we've got for trans and reverser boxes now.
Hi Matt
you will be able to buy the boot at timberparts just google timberparts they are in Canada
Cheers Summercutter
I got ours from the trans shop. The ups trucks used the same one.( or use to)
G'day ol'e mate
You can buy shifter boots from timber parts or most other parts you require
Chase Summercutter
Davco in Farmington also has that boot. They rebuilt my top cover a few months ago (New Process) and it came with a perfect boot to go along with it.