What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

What transmission typically came in an '85 Chevy 2wd swb Silverado with a 350? It has p/w & d/l, so I assume it's more than the typical base model...true?

Thanks,

Ed

Re: What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

Stock would have been the 700R4.

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And the 2wd 1/2 ton did not have an option of a 350 engine.

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WHAT? I don't think that's right is it? This one has one, and sure doesn't look like it has ever been swapped out. I never heard that the 350 wasn't available in a 1/2 ton truck. Appropriate VIN # is "L" which equals 350 right?

Re: What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

TH-350's where common in these trucks. 350 engines were also options.

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I knew they came with a 350, I thought that was B.S.

Any way to tell other than just climbing around under the truck to ID the pan?

Re: What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

Well, a 350 Turbo will be a 3 speed transmission, the 700R4 is a 4 speed w/overdrive. The pan is a good way to tell also.

The 700R4 is not the most common transmission in these trucks. They were available, but certainly not a guarantee of having one in yours. More than likely it will be a TH350

Re: What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

In 1985, for a 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive pickup, you could not get a 350 cubic inch engine. Anyone who says you could, is wrong. Biggest engine available in that was a 305 cubic inch. Like it or not, that's how it was.

You had to step up to the 3/4 ton to get a 350, or a 4 wheel drive 1/2 ton. The suburban 2wd 1/2 ton did have the option of a 350 though. But an 85 chevy truck 1/2 ton 2wd... no 350 available, it's been swapped.

Re: What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

I agree with Randy and the others who said a 350 was not available on a 1/2 ton 2WD in 1985. Many have been swapped in during the 25 years since then, though, including mine.

The transmission could be a 700R4 or a TH350C. I have the TH350C in my '86.

Slonaker

Re: What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

If you have the build sheet (in the glove box or under the seat), then check out this page for the build rpo.
http://www.73-87.com/7387info/engtrans.htm

According to this page the th350 was still available in the 85. My dad's 85 has the th 350 with a 305 factory. It was still availible in 85.
http://www.73-87.com/7387info/engtrans.htm

Re: What trans in a 2wd '85?
 

Started in 81 I believe.No 1/2 ton Chevy/GMC truck could be bought with any engine bigger than the 305.
When I bought my 82,4x4,I could only get the 305 in it.
My 85 GMC has a 350/350,factory trans-newer engine.
Mike.:gmc2: