I have a 1980 turbo diesel Scout with t19 and Dana 300. I pulled the tranny and tcase to replace front seal on tranny and also inspect other gaskets.
Turns out that the dog ear on the bottom of the Dana 300 broke off. This is where the lower bolt goes to mount the tcase to the tranny. So ive got 4 bolts holding the tcase on now. Ive been running the truck like this for years but just now noticed it!
Anyway, I was wondering if others have dealt with this. Do you see any problems with running it this way? It doesnt appear to leak oil there or cause any other shifting driving issues. I guess it is now a weaker connection, but just not sure how much that small chunk of steel will be missed.
If I had cash I would buy another Dana 300, but they are hard to find and expensive. Should I just bolt that thing back up and go with 4 bolts?
Turns out that the dog ear on the bottom of the Dana 300 broke off. This is where the lower bolt goes to mount the tcase to the tranny. So ive got 4 bolts holding the tcase on now. Ive been running the truck like this for years but just now noticed it!
Anyway, I was wondering if others have dealt with this. Do you see any problems with running it this way? It doesnt appear to leak oil there or cause any other shifting driving issues. I guess it is now a weaker connection, but just not sure how much that small chunk of steel will be missed.
If I had cash I would buy another Dana 300, but they are hard to find and expensive. Should I just bolt that thing back up and go with 4 bolts?
