WTB light duty 3 speed transmission from 55 to 66
 

I am looking for a cheap 3 speed Muncie to rebuild for my truck. The one in my truck is from a passenger car, I would like an actual truck version (solid round end of tail shaft housing vs "scalloped" end). I am looking to pay less than $100 if someone has one sitting around - I have found a few leaky ones here at home for over $250, that I would have to pull myself, seems steep to me for a non-coveted 3 speed transmission. I will be in San Diego from Dec 1 to Dec 5, if anyone there has one. Otherwise, would be looking for one from Saskatchewan - don't want to pay shipping. Thanks.

Pictures of tail shaft differences. The "scalloped" end on the right is what I have (passenger car), the solid round end on the left is what I am looking for.

Re: WTB light duty 3 speed transmission from 55 to 66
 

They made a fully synchro version of the 3 speed plus the overdrive three speed. If I were spending money to rebuild it I would go with a fully synchronized truck 3 speed for the ease of downshift into first without coming to a dead stop to avoid grinding first gear. IT was optional over the standard 3 speed. I believe the 67up borg warners were all fully sychro but not sure which year that became the standard.

Re: WTB light duty 3 speed transmission from 55 to 66
 

Thanks for reply. A guy has a full synchro 3 speed in my price range near by where I will be staying in San Diego. I will probably go have a look. Need to research how much modification is needed to use it instead.

Re: WTB light duty 3 speed transmission from 55 to 66
 

If your current transmission has the long tail shaft (about 22" as opposed to about 15"), the only thing you will need is a longer 1st-Rev shift rod - assuming a column shifter. Otherwise you would need to shorten your driveshaft and do the longer 1st-Rev rod. Good luck!