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| | | | Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 | Can anyone tell me if the 3 speed overdrive transmission is the same for both the 6 cylinder and the V8 on a 57 Chevy pickup? Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | They will both fit. The only possible difference would be the length of the tailshaft which would require lengthening or shortening the drive shaft. But all of the Chev overdrives will bolt up to the clutch housing. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 | 1957 Truck
Bottom transmission mounts are threaded on a truck (cars are not).
The OD option could be ordered to go with the 235, 261, 265 or 283 engines.
The kick-down switch bracket parts will be different between a Rochester B (I6) and the Rochester 2GC (V8).
4.11 ratio rear axle.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | No difference in length between cars and trucks. Same gear ratios. Same drive shaft. There will be a difference on the side cover in the clocking position and the length of the shifter shafts between cars, trucks, and years.
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: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 | Thanks everyone. Does anyone know where I can find one? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 |
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: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 | Have you checked ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/324892710154There are other parts needed to make this transmission work. It case you didn't know, the early transmissions did not have synchronized first and reverse. You have to slow down or stop to shift else you get gear grind.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | I would definitely go with the later trans with synchro first gear. I have both, and for me the synchro trans makes driving a significantly more pleasurable.
don | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | The Saganaw SM326/BW R10Q is a better unit but was only used for 4 years so there are not many around and are priced accordingly.
They also have some unique differences, one of a kind solenoid and governor, different side cover configuration, and fine spline output shaft.
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: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 | rfs56trk - did you get my PM? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | I did and responded to it last week.
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: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 17 | Apparently the message has disappeared from my inbox. Can I give you a call sometime? Thanks. John | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 |
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
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