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rebuilding the 3-speed shifter control box #526199 04/08/2009 5:13 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 western Illinois O olememphis51 Shop Shark
olememphis51 Shop Shark O Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 western Illinois	My three on the tree is shifting sloppy, and is hard to find the right gear, mainly first, and reverse. I had an old boy go through my trans. He says it looks fine, but he thinks I need a new, or rebuilt shift box. Don't know where to get one? Has anyone ever rebuilt one, or bought a new one? Thankyou.

Re: rebuilding the 3-speed shifter control box olememphis51 #526220 04/08/2009 7:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 Edmonton,Alberta,Canada C Curt B. 'Bolter
Curt B. 'Bolter C Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 Edmonton,Alberta,Canada	It is possible to skim the faces of the shift box and re bore it but if you don't have access to a machine shop it's probably to cheaper just get a rebuilt one from here: http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/47_55/t1.asp?page=118 Check the bushings holding the rods too. 1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube

Re: rebuilding the 3-speed shifter control box Curt B. #526285 04/08/2009 10:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 western Illinois O olememphis51 Shop Shark
olememphis51 Shop Shark O Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 western Illinois	Thankyou Curt, thats what I need. I looked at Jim C's, but didn't even see that. Thanks again.

Re: rebuilding the 3-speed shifter control box olememphis51 #526414 04/09/2009 3:32 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Raleigh NC USA R Roadmarks Shop Shark
Roadmarks Shop Shark R Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Raleigh NC USA	I think that I would try the "parts wanted" area. I bet a lot of guys who have done the 700 or T-5 conversions have them just laying around. Just my two cents. Best wishes, Les 1956 Chevy Panel 1969 Chevy C20 Panel Truck 1971 Chevy C-10 More pix on Photobucket "The Urban Home for Wayward Trucks"

Re: rebuilding the 3-speed shifter control box Roadmarks #526439 04/09/2009 4:28 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 western Illinois O olememphis51 Shop Shark
olememphis51 Shop Shark O Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 western Illinois	Good idea, I bet your right. I'm gonna go over and post somethin right now.

Re: rebuilding the 3-speed shifter control box olememphis51 #526750 04/10/2009 1:49 AM
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49 geezer Shop Shark 4 Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Hedgesville, WV	I got mine from Carter's and it works just great. Country Roads, West (By God) Virginia http://community.webshots.com/user/geezer

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