2WD vs. 4WD transmission

[junkfixr]

I've gotten an 86 2WD running after sitting 6 mos. or more. On the first test drive the transmission wanted to hesitate in Drive and Reverse. After it warmed up, everything seemed to work fine - no more slipping.

The next day, same problem. Slips for the first 5 minutes when cold but moves and shifts fine after that. Haven't driven it more than a few miles yet but that can't be a good sign. Fluid is clean & full.

I have a 4 WD parts truck with the same trans. (A4LD) and was wondering if I could put it in the 2WD truck. Both have 2.9 engines & I'm wondering if it's possible with a little wrenching to swap the transmissions ? Transfer case adapter removed & the other tail bolted on ? Do they use the same output shafts but different tail housings ? What am I up against here ?

Any help or advice appreciated.

 

[mjonesjr]

The major difference in the transmissions is the output shaft and tail housing. You would either need to swap over the output shaft and tail housing or find a dummy transfer case to stick on there.

 

[Big Jim M]

I think I'd be changing the tranny filter. That's what they do when partially stopped up.
Big JIm

 

[junkfixr]

thanx a bunch...

definately wanted to try the filter first & put a few more miles on it before I go wrenchin'.

Good to know they will swap. That gives me a spare motor & trans, plus all the 4WD components. Thanx for all the help !