transmission condition,,quick check??

[chromguy]

I have several MTX 555 and 568 that I purchased, but I really don't know the internal condition.
How can I determine the condition of the internal easily?
How much can I tell by removing the diff cover, end cover and selector cover? Is this worth while?
I have never worked on a TM trans, only Toyota. I do have the FSM
Thanks

[tryingbe]

Only a complete tear down can something like this be spotted easily.

Good

Bad

[chromguy]

Thanks Harry for the great news!!! LOL

[cordes]

You can get a pretty good idea of the overall condition of the gearset by pulling the shifter cover to see the dog teeth.

[chromguy]

You can get a pretty good idea of the overall condition of the gearset by pulling the shifter cover to see the dog teeth.

Thanks, that is what I was expecting/hoping for but wanted to ask before I jumped in!

[masterjr33]

send them to me.. ill look um over for ya :-D..

[chromguy]

send them to me.. ill look um over for ya :-D..

Thanks for your kind offer. You are the best!!!

[chromguy]

You can get a pretty good idea of the overall condition of the gearset by pulling the shifter cover to see the dog teeth.

I checked my 555s and 568 and the dog teeth are not flat like Harry's...which is good!! Slight wear but looks OK.

[cordes]

IIRC the FSM states that the service limit on the dogs is half the tooth left.

[chromguy]

IIRC the FSM states that the service limit on the dogs is half the tooth left.

good to know, I read the 87 FSM this AM but must have missed that part.

[GLHS60]

For a final check of the intermediate shaft I find these best ...

Thanks
Randy

[cordes]

I sent off for mine the other day, but now I have to wait 6-8 weeks for delivery.

[Dr. Johny Dodge]

hope you checked the box for add ; "see around corners periscope/telliscope.. with zoom"

[chromguy]

For a final check of the intermediate shaft I find these best ...

Thanks
Randy

This is one of my favourite troubleshooting tools, for my final build I will use the old school "take it apart" technique for my 568. I find the x-ray glasses are good enough to inspect a 555 internals as the case is thinner.