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I am thinking of rebuilding the 3 speed transmission on my '59 1/2 ton Apache. Where can rebuild kits, seals, and gears be found. I did some searching on the web and didn't have a lot of luck. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks a lot,
Gene

Any good parts store should be able to get you the seals, and I know for sure that Napa can get the gasket kit (that's where I got mine).
Here's a couple of places that you might also check with;
http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cat...kits/muncie_3_speed_ld_overhaul_kit.html
http://www.mackstrans.com/MuncieID.html
You mention gears, are yours damaged? If so, you might consider hunting another transmission, if only to strip for parts. The SM318 is very common, and can be picked up fairly cheap at the swapmeets. Or better yet, look for the SM319 variant, with has a Borg-Warner overdrive. It's a bolt in swap if you can find either the Truck or the '55-'57 Passenger version. I see them fairly often in the $100-$150 range. Both transmission are very easy to service.

http://www.timken.com/EN-US/product..._Seal_Application_Catalog_1989_older.pdf Start around page 110 for all Chevy truck stuff. Some of your transmission parts will be on page 118. If you end up needing gears or housing parts, I think you'll be limited to buying good used parts. I rebuilt the transfer case on a 1963 K10 (I should've never sold)and ended up buying a donor Xfer case for gears etc. All other parts were either listed or I found a part number on them. Watts, OK is kinda in the sticks according to Mapquest but you can probably find a good bearing supplier in Tulsa. A good micrometer will help you locate all the parts you may need.

If you are patient, place a "saved search" on eBay. I have been surprised to see how many different NOS 40s-50s 3-speed transmission parts show up regularly on eBay.

I don't know if this is permited or ethical but if not the moderator can delete it. I have 2 real good trans. like that for sale. $50 each. I can send any parts of one you want or come to K.C. & pick one up.
George

Thanks for all the info! Now I know what my options are.
Thanks a lot,
Gene

DO you know if its a muncie 318? im assuming it is, but im not positive. if it is, I just saw muncie 318 kits for cheap on ebay