swapping a 208 in a 90gw

[clarkja]

my 229 is trying to puke it's guts so I'm looking at swapping a 208.I'm going to the salvage yard tomorrow to try to find one.If I can find one in an early 80's vehicle I need to get the driveshaft also,right?I'm assuming that with the driveshaft from the donor I can drive back home and swap without too many complications.I need to get the linkage also,right?Any further assistance or confirmation of knowledge would be greatly apreciated.

Thanks,James

[enginenine]

WHAT TRANSMISSION DO YOU HAVE?? Mine has a tf727 with the np208 but it is np 208 AM. it came in the dodge trucks also. it has a shorter chain than the chevy. i just rebuilt mine and discovered that. i though A 208 was a 208. ya learn something new every day. james

[Horny Toad]

clarkja,

It is a direct bolt on of the t-case and rear driveshaft with no modifications. Make sure you do not get the parts from a J20 truck as it has a different imput shaft size. I learned that from experience!! :(

You dont need the new linkage. I am still using my original linkage that was on my 229.

HT

[Kimbrough]

Make sure its from an FSJ (driver's side drop on front axle)!
Also, read this:
http://www.ifsja.org/tech/tcase/np228knowledge.shtml
Mine was a piece o' cake. I had this t-case for 2 years before I installed it. Can't believe I waited that long. I used a rear driveahft from a QT rig. Works great! The linkages match your 229 so don't sweat those. If you wanna change out the shifter, fine. Otherwise, just memorize the new shift pattern and off ya go!
I also installed manual hubs but you don't have to.