Parts for the
SM465 Transmission
The SM465 is arguably one of the greatest four-speed transmissions ever built, and reconditioning one is a worthwhile project.
The Kit
Our master rebuild kit has been assembled for our customer's rebuilds as well as our own. It is the most complete kit we've seen anywhere and features all the consumable and wear item components for both the main case and top cover shift rails.
Our kit standardizes the SM465 thrust washer and endplay and we recommend that you use the supplied shaft bushings with the supplied thrust washer for simplicity.
There are two versions of our rebuild kit, each compatible with all 2wd, 4wd and conversion 465's:
- The first and most common kit is for 1968-1987 versions. Next are the 1988-1991 versions with the narrower .68" front bearing.
- The last kit is for the 1988-1991 version - typically with the aluminum top cover - with the wider .83" front bearing. The only way to know this version is to remove the front bearing retainer and check for a #211 bearing or to remove it and measure its width.
Rebuild Requirements
It is common for our customers to do top-level rebuild work, using good methods and by following our included instruction guide.
We suggest the rebuilder have access to a set of snap ring pliers, a bearing puller and a hydraulic press.
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Other Components
Essentially all parts for the SM465, including gears, shafts, factory adapters & tailhousings, retainers, etc. are available new and affordably so. Our parts ordering module is provided below. For anything not shown, contact us.
For your reference, all asterixed * items below are included in our master rebuild kit, above.
Items indicated with a "‡" are not available singly, but are included in the Small Parts Kit, #A below.
A. Kit, small parts * B. Kit, mainshaft journal bushings * 1. Retainer, bearing, front input 2. Gasket, front input bearing retainer * 3. Seal, front input * 4. Ring, retaining, front input shaft to bearing *‡ 5. Ring, retaining, front input bearing to case *‡ 6. Bearing, front input * 6. Bearing, front input *