Specifications

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identifying the stock transmission (1980-86)
JEEP TRANSMISSIONS 1980-86:
Between 1980-86, Jeep transmissions underwent some changes. The clutch input shaft was shorter than the earlier year
transmissions, which presented a problem with clutch & pilot bushing engagement when trying to use an adapter plate. We offer
adapter plates for these transmissions; however, we recommend a full bellhousing kit to avoid these problems. These bellhousings
are designed to bolt directly to the stock 4 or 5 speed transmission and retain the stock clutch linkage. We utilize the original bearing
retainer for aligning the stock transmission to a new bellhousing on Chevy or Ford engine conversions.
T176, T177 - These 4 speed transmissions can be identified by an aluminum case length of 10.250”, and a casting
(1980-83) number of 2604203. The gear shift cover is mounted on top of the case with 10 bolts. The input shaft spline
size is 1-1/8" 10 spline, so a Chevy clutch disc must be used on all engine conversions. The pilot tip diameter
on the end of the input shaft is .590". The shift pattern on this transmission has a reverse gear located to
the right, and back towards the rear of the vehicle. The stock transfer case adapter is 2-5/8" long, and is
only available for use with Dana 300 transfer cases. We manufacture two types of adapters for this
application. (Note: On some T177 transmissions, Jeep used a long input shaft. These adapters will not
work on this application.) O.A.L. Tooth Jeep Warner
Year of the input shaft Count Number Number
1981-83 (T176) 13-1/2"-8 Cyl S34-L20T 8133434 WT170-16T
1981-83 (T176) 9-5/8"-4/6 Cyl S34-L19T 8132401 WT170-16T
1980 (T176) 9-5/8"-6 Cyl S34-L20T 8132369 WT170-16Q
1980 (T177) 13-1/2"-8 Cyl S34-L22T 8132370 WT170-16R
The transmission bolt pattern and bearing retainer diameter is the same as a standard Ford transmission. This transmission can
be bolted directly to a Ford V8 bellhousing (1965 & newer) with very little modifications. When used with the Ford bellhousings, a
special pilot bearing will be required along with shortening the tip of the input shaft.
To adapt these transmissions to a Chevy engine, we offer either an adapter plate design that must be used in conjunction with a
Chevy bellhousing, or a full bellhousing that will accept this transmission without any modifications. The original clutch linkage can
all be retained when using the full bellhousing design. This is a good transmission to retain with most V8 conversions. We’ve had
enough interest in this transmission to design transfer case adapters for many other Jeep applications. Refer to the Transfer Case
Adapter Chart for the applications available.
Using the full bellhousing kit with the T176:
Chevy Engine to T176 Ford Engine to T176 Buick V6 Engine to T176
712548 Bellhousing Kit No adapter required 712583 Bellhousing Kit
713007 Motor Mounts 713006 Motor Mounts, or 713011 Motor Mounts
713132 Saddle Mount
Optional Items:
716639 Clutch Linkage (Chain) 716639 Clutch Linkage (Chain) 716639 Clutch Linkage (Chain)
716334 Jeep Release Arm CF360030 10” Pressure Plate CF360056 10-1/2” P.P.
716176 GM Release Arm 383303 10” Clutch Disc 383271 10-1/2” Clutch Disc
716332 Bellhousing boot CF260000 11” P.P. CF700010 Flywheel (231 V6)
CF165552 11” P.P. CF360049 11” P.P. N1714 Release Bearing
383735 11” Clutch Disc 383735 11” Clutch Disc
716311 Release Bearing (w/ 716334) 716311 Release Bearing
N1714 Release Bearing (w/ 716176) 716153 Pilot Bushing
Using the adapter plate with the T176:
Chevy Engine to T176 Ford Engine to T176 Buick V6 Engine to T176
712534 Adapter Plate No adapter required 712534 Adapter Plate
713007 Motor Mounts 713006 Motor Mounts, or 713011 Motor Mounts
713132 Saddle Mount
Optional Items:
716639 Clutch Linkage (Chain) 716639 Clutch Linkage (Chain) 716639 Clutch Linkage (Chain)
716638 Stock Clutch Linkage Brkt. CF360030 10” Pressure Plate 712581 Buick Bellhousing
716176 GM Release Arm 383303 10” Clutch Disc CF360056 10-1/2” P.P.
CF360056 10-1/2” P.P. CF260000 11” P.P. 383271 10-1/2” Clutch Disc
383271 10-1/2 Clutch Disc CF360049 11” P.P. CF700010 Flywheel (231 V6)
CF165552 11” P.P. 383735 11” Clutch Disc N1430 Release Bearing
383735 11” Clutch Disc 716311 Release Bearing
N1430 Release Bearing 716153 Pilot Bushing
(Headers and radiators are available for all of these applications)