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#67018 10/10/2006 1:08 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 86 | Got a donor 3 speed trans. for my 51 1/2 ton,but am not sure how it would perform mechanically. I took the side plate off and it looks good visually.
My question is , how difficult is it to overhaul this unit. New bearings, inspect the gears etc...
I have have the shop manual and access to shop tools (arbor press etc...). I am doing a full restoration, so now would be the time to get this taken care of.
Mike
1951 Chevy 1/2 ton w/ 1959 235
1971 Chevelle
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#67019 10/10/2006 3:33 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | archburycontrol,
Those three speeds are pretty straightforward. If you have the manual AND the necessary tools, it will be a fun project. The hardest part is knowing when a component is actually worn and needs replacing...that's where experience comes into play! Go for it.
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#67020 10/10/2006 10:09 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 | Arch; Just did this myself. Check out the tranny rebuild on this site: http://community.webshots.com/user/geezer You can get by with most good tools but will need a good puller with various length arms. You can make up a "shiv" to remove the clip holding the rear mainshaft bushing. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll try to help. You will need a good shop manual although they don't cover everything. I also had a donor and if I had any questions on how to do something, I did it on the donor one first and made my mistakes there. Then I did it on my original tranny once i knew how. | | |
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