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| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 367 | So i got the parts home and am looking at the trans. The front shaft looks like it is missing the piece that covers the input shafy that the throwout bearing rides on . Found a parts pic and it shows a seperate piece from the front bearing cover. Could this be broke/missing. cant post a pic at this time. will try later thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | That trans. is notorious for breaking the tube off the front brg. retainer. If the collar is still on against the front brg. with 4 bolts, then the tube is broken off. If the complete assembly is gone then someone has taken it off for another truck.
I don't think it available new but you might check with Novak trans parts.
George
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 | Novak does have it, + if you want the Clint Eastwood special ("for a few dollars more") you can upgrade to a positive seal if yours doesn't have one. Noval SM-420 parts
Last edited by Bill Hanlon; 09/23/2023 7:19 PM.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 226 | I updated mine and Novak did a beautiful job and quick shipping also. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 734 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 734 | Novak does have it, + if you want the Clint Eastwood special ("for a few dollars more") you can upgrade to a positive seal if yours doesn't have one. Noval SM-420 partsBill is B-3761982-K Kit, retainer, front input bearing, SM420 transmission, billet, GM style the one with a seal? May just call them tomorrow and check on that. EDIT: disregard, scrolled down the page and found the info for the seal. Thanks for the info though. Didn't know they could do that.
Last edited by Skooter; 09/26/2023 12:59 AM.
Matthew 6:33 1952 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 Late '55 235/SM420/torque tube 3.55 Dalton Highway survivor (using original 216) www.truckwithaheart.com | | | | | Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 | Plus the material they use for the new part isn't near as fragile as the stock part.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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