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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | just found a gm version of the a833
i know i'll need to have some work done on the bearing cap and replace the bolts so that it fits on the bell hsing
i plan to use the 216 bell and flywheel on my 235
should/can i use the 216 press plate and throwout bearing too?
also is there a picture/diagram of the shift linkage for a floor shift using the 833 trans?
still searching for the eaton 4:10 rearend
rolf
1963 c10
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 | Did the trans come with the Hurst shifter and linkage? Do you need a pic of how it is set up? I can get a pic of mine if needed.
I was told that it is ok to use the 216 clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing with this trans.
If anyone knows differently, please let us know.
Last edited by olememphis51; 05/03/2011 3:33 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 | What is the casting number on the transmission located on the case? It should be C-15390 for the Chevrolet bolt pattern, the other style has the MOPAR bolt pattern and needs a special bell housing. I think the casting number is C-15475. There were two different styles of shifters, which do you have? I am working on installing mine and had the bell housing bored to fit the bearing cap instead of turning the bearing cap (Thanks BIGBADSWINGDADDY) Check out the HO52 & HO72 EATON REAR DIFFERENTIALS post that I have going in the ebay/craigslist section for information and rear ends. A-883 Four-Speed Overdrive Transmission - Over Drive It Under A Budget | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | it doesn't have any linkage
i'm sure it's a gm because of the "H" bolt pattern
i saw it briefly and it spins
i have to go back in a week to pay and pickup (darn job!)
i'll need any pics and or diagrams for the linkage and a source for the hurst
so am i to understand that it is better to turn the bell rather than the bearing cap?
we still need to replace the cap bolts with lower profile fasteners though right?
1963 c10
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 | it doesn't have any linkage
I'm sure it's a gm because of the "H" bolt pattern BOTH WERE GM 10 SPLINE SHAFT, BUT THE BOLT PATTERN WAS MOPAR C-15379 AND REQUIRED A SPECIAL BELL HOUSING.
I saw it briefly and it spins
I have to go back in a week to pay and pickup (darn job!)
I'll need any pics and or diagrams for the linkage and a source for the hurst EBAY AND CRAIGSLIST, I'VE LOOKED AT THE HURST SITE AND THEY DO NOT OFFER THEM ANYMORE OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THEM. THEY WILL REBUILD THEM.
So am I to understand that it is better to turn the bell rather than the bearing cap? MY PREFERENCE, PLUS JOHN DID THE WORK FOR ME AT A FRIENDS SHOP. HE RECOMMENDS DOING IT THAT WAY. BOTH WAYS WORK.
We still need to replace the cap bolts with lower profile fasteners though right? NO. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | gmoniz
i don't recall seeing the linkage but then i wasn't looking for it. i was more interested in the bolt pattern for the bell
plus the guy that's selling it knew all about the gm a833's
i'm certain it's a gm but now i'm wondering if i should get it if it doesn't have the shifter
i read the article you posted it has great pics
that shifter is probably as rare to find as the eaton 4:10!
1963 c10
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 | Keep looking and be patient! They are out there. I have two and have connected several others to the ones I have found on ebay and craigslist. There are two on craigslist now, but they have the bell housing. I bought mine off of craigslist and ebay, one came with the shifter and the other was a separate purchase.
They are becoming very popular now because of the gas prices and the articles that have been written on them. Before you pass up the transmission, double check the casting numbers, it should read C-15390 on the case, if it does, I would still consider buying it. What is he asking for it?
Did you check out the HO52 & HO72 post? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | gmoniz
i read that post a while back and printed that list of axle codes
i found the thw one in abilene but it was a 5 lug halfton rearend
i'll check out that casting number when i get back there to pay and pu
i got him from 450 to 350
he runs a junkyard
he sure seemed to know alot about all those trannys he has one he said is out of a 60's hemi cuda and wants 3500 for it
who knows he may have the linkage somewhere
he said he didn't have the eaton but we took a stroll throught the yard anyway
1963 c10
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 136 | Gmoniz, thanks for the info. I am going to start on my 51 changing the trans and rear center section this summer.
I also would like to have the bell reamed out but it is in the truck and I don't want to mess with that. I'm just going to have the retainer turned down and use the allen bolts and lock washers that they recomended in Classic Truck.
If you have more info about this swap, I would love to see anything that you want to share, because I know something will go wrong when I get into this. This will be my first major project on this truck since I've owned it.(16 yrs.)
Thanks again.
rgie, sorry for jumping your thread. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | gmoniz
the casting # on the bearing cap is 15397 just like the one in the photo in the article about tranny on a budget.
there is no shift link but i had a long talk with the guy i'm buying it from and he said they used to make them all the time and that if i want i can fab the shifter mount bracket to get the shifter closer to the hole in the floor.
so i'm gonna go ahead and get it
i'll keep looking for the links since it'll be a while before i need to mount it
by the way he also had a mopar version of the 833 with linkage
we put them side by side and you could see that the shift linkage was shorter on the mopar
memphis-
no problem just keep posting what you learn about this swap
rolf
1963 c10
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 | The casting number I am referring to is located on the main body, not the bearing cap. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | i found 13550 and c-15402
there may be nore after i get it to the shop and cleaned up
1963 c10
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 | Post some pictures of it. I think you found the third casting number. The bolt pattern is correct.
Last edited by GMONIZ; 05/06/2011 6:03 AM. Reason: REVISED COMMENTS
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 305 | gomniz
finally got the tranny cleaned up
here's what i found:
on the tail cone:
9x 2480
c15402
on the side plate: c13550
on the same side as the plate but on the case: ol 15390
on the boss opposite the side plate:
2950 12193
cbb 118870
the input is 10 splines the output is 27
i have a line on another complete with shifter linkage and bell
and another shifter
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