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The "standard" front housing part number is 7E6366. I recently found a used housing (part # 7E3864) that *looks* very similar. (from pics online) The bolt pattern appears to be the same. Does anyone have any idea if both parts are interchangeable? Thank you in advance for your help!

Found this PDF that seems to have decent disassembly info. The steps are interlaced all over in different sections (typical though). I hope that this helps (not sure if DoD TMs are better/worse).

Good article. Thanks.

I have a hydraulic three arm puller that I bought at harbor freight. May be worthwhile for you. An electric heat gun may also help and they're relatively inexpensive. Sorry you're having a tough time with it... I assume that mine will be tough as well. 👍

Good to know thanks. Are the lockers full time or selectable?

Sorry - The heat is to place the sprocket back onto the shaft after using a puller to remove. But I haven't personally laid hands on it.

The deletes may affect driveability. 😁. Thank you. Definitely looking into redoing the cooling system mods that you referenced elsewhere. My 3116 typically runs around 175ish degrees.

10-4 thank you

Appreciate all the info. What can be reasonably done to a 3116 (1994 M1081 variant)? I also have new 3.07 gears for the diffs to install. Thank you

My disclaimer is that I have never seen the plate... But I've heard that the sprocket may be able to be pulled off and then perhaps heated to get back on. There's a JustAnswers thread somewhere (or akin to that site).

Hello Just wondering if anyone has their old (cracked) front housing. I'm looking to repair a cracked one and then replace the one that's cracked on my engine. Thanks for your time

Hello - My M1081 has the cracked timing cover issue and is leaking oil. I prefer to TIG weld repair a broken cover so that I can (in theory) bulk up the weak areas and then replace the broken cover in a timely manner (versus waiting to repair mine etc)... So does anyone have a timing plate...

Awesome documentation - thank you. So many great fixes!

Cool thank you for the tips. 👍

Yep exactly why I stated that components were one of the variables to charge amount. 👍 I do have the thick condenser to install... But the spec compressor is in (had to machine a bushing and relocate the idler pulley) because I think the comp bracket was aftermarket. The evap box is about to...