It begins!

[rick0312]

This past weekend I decided I was going to cleanup the firewall and just generally spruce up under the hood. Well......one thing led to another and I decided to start the tear down of the front clip. I quess this is how all of this begins!!!

[rick0312]

Also, can anyone tell me if a saginaw 3 speed is an acceptable manual tranny to bolt up to my new 350 or could you guys reccomend something else.

thanks
rick

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by rick0312

Also, can anyone tell me if a saginaw 3 speed is an acceptable manual tranny to bolt up to my new 350 or could you guys reccomend something else.

thanks
rick

There are better transmissions as far as gearing spacing goes, and they obviously don't have overdrive, but there's nothing wrong with them. They are actually very reliable and durable. If you do use one, and you're planning on putting the shifter in the floor, do yourself a favor, and get a quality shifter. A cheap shifter will make you LOATHE a Sagi 3-three!

[rick0312]

thanks for the info. the truck already has a saginaw 3 sp in it with aftermarket shifter installed by po through the floor. does feel like a cheap shifter. can anyone reccomend a quality shift setup. thanks

[67_C-30]

This is best 3 speed shifter I've found. You can get a Indy 3 speed shifter., but is not near as good as this one. The shifts are short and precise, and has positive stops. When adjusted correctly, I've never had one of these hang between 1st and 2nd.

http://www.hurst-shifters.com/catalo...strshft3sp.pdf

[rick0312]

thanks for the info on the shifter...that looks great!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

You better watch out or your gonna have a project build on your hands this is how they all begin...with fixing something simple...

[rick0312]

tell me about it!! I am all in now. motor is coming out to be replaced with 350 and all new rad core and inner fenders...and evrything else. I realy enjoy it though, but I couldn't do it without the expert advice from the board members!!...thanks all!!