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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Where can i find cross reference info.(on this site)Reguarding transmissions? I have a 55 wagon manual trans,and want to know if it will work in my 56 3200 also manual. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | I don't think you'll find 'cross reference' material specifically, but the transmissions between cars and trucks were basically the same and what you propose will be fine - might take a different driveshaft length and/or shift arm mods, but it's really the same trans
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Thanks bill,physical length looks to be the same. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | As Bill stated, same transmission with minor differences.
The car trans mounts with 4 bolts into the bellhousing. The lower bolts on the truck thread into the trans. Just use a longer bolt with a nut. The side cover is different, use the side cover from the truck. While you have it apart check the 2-3 shift fork. It is a common wear area and can cause popping out of gear. There may be a difference in the spedo gear also. Some of the early trucks had a metal spedo gear, it will not work in a car trans. You should be able to find a suitable plastic gear to match your rear end ratio.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I can't really add anything to what Bill and Fred have told you, other than I have a Station Wagon transmission in my '55 3200, other than the side cover issue and the bolt issue on the bell housing, it was a direct bolt in.
Bill Burmeister
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