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| | | | Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 86 | Folks,
1950 chev, 216 with 3 spd manual, enclosed tube and diff
Whenever shifting down from 3rd to 2nd, no matter how much i try to ease the gears in, they always give a little graunch, is this a common thing or is it possibly a sign my box is not the best
Steve | | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 | Steve,
I'm only speaking for my 1950 3100 3 speed. Mine does it every time. Sometimes just a little but it's always done it. New fluid, level checked, ect.
Good luck Hopefully the Experts will be along..
Todd
1950 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | What kind of lubricant are you using? The modern synthetic lubes are too slippery- - - -the brass synchronizer blocker ring can't get enough traction on the 2nd. gear to slow down the counter gear and prevent clashing. Drain the transmission, flush it by filling with a a solvent such as Mineral Spirits or Diesel fuel and idling the engine with the transmission in neutral, drain and refill with 90 weight mineral oil- - - -not multi-grade synthetic lube. If the gears still clash, you've got a worn out synchronizer.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 86 | Jerry, that is an awesome response, very very informative
Thanks
Steve | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | New international word of the day. "Graunch."
I like it. I only hope that I will remember it in case I ever make it to Australia. Its on my bucket list.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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