Brothers,

Sweet came over and we waxed giddy schoolgirls as we pulled the '62 3sp+od transmission back and discovered the throw-out bearing (as Sweet predicted I might add) was trashed. We called 'round to the local FLAPS and had one in hand by 1530. Back to the fire we go and in quick order the transmission is pushed home and we fire her up!

Same sound, a little less so but nevertheless, the same death rattle sound, the original mechanic's stethoscope (short rubber hose to the ear) and the front input bearing is indeed compromised. We're thinking the one begat the other, faulty thowout bearing in violent eccentric mode compromised front input bearing.

Will rebuild '69 3sp+od, all parts/rebuild kit in hand, all is good in the world and there's peace in the valley.

Thanks again Chris. Thanks to Grigg for milling a one-off part for the 'new' governor, pictures to follow when life with truck gets a tad less crazy.

regards,

Cosmo

~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
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