L series transmission clutch fork/throw out bearing question
02-26-2013, 03:59 PM
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L series transmission clutch fork/throw out bearing question
I have a 79 Toyota that had the original 4 speed l43 transmission & 20r , I have just built a 22r and acquired a 5 speed l series transmission , I am unsure what state it's in or at this point what trans it is l50 or l52. It did not come with a clutch fork or release bearing to reference..
Will the clutch fork , and throw out bearing , adjustable rod from slave to fork work from the 79 l43 ? It's a cast fork..
I also have a clutch fork (forged steel) & pilot bearing , non adjustable rod from a 1984 pickup g52 trans .
What should I do, unsure what fork I should use...
Will the clutch fork , and throw out bearing , adjustable rod from slave to fork work from the 79 l43 ? It's a cast fork..
I also have a clutch fork (forged steel) & pilot bearing , non adjustable rod from a 1984 pickup g52 trans .
What should I do, unsure what fork I should use...
02-26-2013, 04:52 PM
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forks are interchangable .. you just need to reuse the hub for the throw out bearing and the clips for the 79 (you need to find this) . Pilot bearings are the same .
adjustable slave cyl is also used in this scenero
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adjustable slave cyl is also used in this scenero
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02-27-2013, 05:53 PM
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a little L-Series transmission trivia
L-43 side shifter:
Top one might be an L-50, will have to check with TrekkerPaul, gave it to him for scrap...bearings etc are shot to crap
bottom one is an L-52 based on this tidbit:
now this is where I thought things were a little wierd. I got to thinking I might as well put in a new throw out bearing in before I swapped transmissions.
here is what I found:
bottom: L43 (out of an '80) throw out bearing and pivot -heavy duty cast piece
middle: L50? (came out of my '81 originally) stamped pivot
top: L52 bearing and stamped pivot (lack of a better term)
this is what I found an interesting bit of trivia- the ears that hold the bearing to the pivot are all different shapes and sizes..
bottom-L43 long and tapered mounts for the clips:
middle= L50 wide and long mounts for the clips
top L-52 wide narrow:
left is L52, Middle L50(?) with a lip for the bearing to mount on, right L43:
does this make a bit of difference on the throw out bearings...dunno, just thought i would throw out what I found...
I am using the bearing thing with the lip on it...
by the way, I am gonna invest in a press sometime..getting bearings off is a PITA
L-43 side shifter:
Top one might be an L-50, will have to check with TrekkerPaul, gave it to him for scrap...bearings etc are shot to crap
bottom one is an L-52 based on this tidbit:
Since I am at work right now, I asked Marlin if there are any other ways than what I mentioned, and he said to check if the nose cone has an oil seep hole right on the release bearing section of the nose cone. If so then it's a L52. It is a small 1/8" or 1/4" hole (I don't know the actual size) and it's positioned on the machined release bearing section of the nose cone straight down at 6 o'clock. Marlin said he'll simply reach into the bellhousing and grab the nose cone, and immediately he'll know if it's a L50 or L52 if he feels that hole or not.
That is much better than removing the nose cone, so definitely cool, thanks Marlin!
BigMike
That is much better than removing the nose cone, so definitely cool, thanks Marlin!
BigMike
now this is where I thought things were a little wierd. I got to thinking I might as well put in a new throw out bearing in before I swapped transmissions.
here is what I found:
bottom: L43 (out of an '80) throw out bearing and pivot -heavy duty cast piece
middle: L50? (came out of my '81 originally) stamped pivot
top: L52 bearing and stamped pivot (lack of a better term)
this is what I found an interesting bit of trivia- the ears that hold the bearing to the pivot are all different shapes and sizes..
bottom-L43 long and tapered mounts for the clips:
middle= L50 wide and long mounts for the clips
top L-52 wide narrow:
left is L52, Middle L50(?) with a lip for the bearing to mount on, right L43:
does this make a bit of difference on the throw out bearings...dunno, just thought i would throw out what I found...
I am using the bearing thing with the lip on it...
by the way, I am gonna invest in a press sometime..getting bearings off is a PITA
11-03-2013, 05:09 AM
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I'm highly confused I have the same problem can I use my clutch fork from my L43 on my L52 and just change the carrier? Or am I looking at find a L52 fork? Are any other years compatible?
11-03-2013, 08:29 AM
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Thanks man! Will I have to do any modifications to make it work? Also I'm using this l52 on a 20r which should be the same process but I'm not positive.
Catfish thanks man I'm really looking forward to meeting up and putting this thing in if I skip out on college we should get something going in Louisiana where people get together and fix and wheel although I personally am more into light wheeling
Catfish thanks man I'm really looking forward to meeting up and putting this thing in if I skip out on college we should get something going in Louisiana where people get together and fix and wheel although I personally am more into light wheeling
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