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I have a 99 that the auto took a dump. Got a really good deal on a NV5600 out of an '02. Hooking stuff up and noticed there is no provision for speed sense on the trans. Where does the 2002 get is speed sense from? Am I screwed with no speedo?:think:

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I have a 99 that the auto took a dump. Got a really good deal on a NV5600 out of an '02. Hooking stuff up and noticed there is no provision for speed sense on the trans. Where does the 2002 get is speed sense from? Am I screwed with no speedo?:think:

All the trucks should get their speed sensor from the rear differential. There are three speed sensors, one rear diff, and two in the front hubs for ABS. I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure its not an issue.
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All the trucks should get their speed sensor from the rear differential. There are three speed sensors, one rear diff, and two in the front hubs for ABS. I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure its not an issue.

Thx!!!! I thought the speed sensor was in the trans. The auto has some sensor in the place where a speedo gear would go, thought that was speed sense.Guess I was wrong.:woot:
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BTW, don't forget the starter spacer for the 5600. Only thing about the swap I didn't hear about in the list of parts needed.:mad::doh::smart:

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Waiting for the starter spacer to show up and the amsoil for the trans. Then we go for the maiden voyage.:woot:

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I hate you right about now... j/k

Don't hate the player, hate the game.:ashamed::pant:
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    Cant wait to see how this goes. Am holding my breath as I have a 6 speed and hoping (and praying) that it stays together!

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    Just sent an email to find out where the spacer is.............. Valair was not on the ball. :nono::mad: Shipping today,,,so, I hurry up and wait some more................:banghead:

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    you will enjoy the 6spd :)

    I know I will. Have a 95 2500 with a V10 and a 5 speed, best truck I ever owned until this one. Which I am going to make even better with a manual trans!!!!!:drool::hyper::thumbup2::woot:
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    Spacer showed up yesterday. Gonna get in shop this weekend and see how it works...................................:ahhh:nervous:pray:

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    Take care of that transmission with proper fluid and changes you should get a good long service life from it.

    I plan on it. This truck isn't getting another one. LOL I would change the 5 speed all day long before doing this heavy sob again!!!!

    I had a family gathering when I did mine. Grandsons, son, brother, and it was my wife's size 5 shoe that nudged it in on the second try. Clunk and it mated almost perfectly. Still, having the behemoth raised that high under the truck was a bit unnerving on a floor jack.

    IIRC, the NV5600 weighs in about 350lbs. dry.............no clutch, fluid and flywheel

    I have seen folks say anywhere from 350 to 450. I didn't weigh mine but i did rent a cherry picker and had a dolly and a floor jack. Couldn't convince any body we should just pick it up, me included.

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    OMG!!!! The auto must have lower gear ratio than manuals. This thing will pull tree stumps out!!!!!!:pant::woot::thumbup2:Might be too low tho. Will have to get out on the highway to know for sure. What would be a good gear ratio for the 6 speed? Man, I love this truck!!!!

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