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raiden7800 · 09-06-2007, 01:35 AM

How loud should the 3 spd. manual on the tree trans be? Mine is pretty loud, sounds about 2 times louder than a 4wd transfer case in low gear. (Thats loud!) Its not making a grinding noise or anything, it just has a really loud gear to gear noise. 1st gear is quiet, 2nd is louder, and 3rd sounds like someone forgot to take it out of low gear on the t-case. Im thinking maybe that it just needs more gear lube? Or is it shot?

Ive heard that the trans is shot from 1 guy, and that it may be low on oil from others. I dont know of a way to check the fluid, other than to open the drain plug (if it has one) annd see if any comes out.

Help! Do I need a new trans?

09-06-2007, 01:35 AM	#1
raiden7800 Straight "6" Shooter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 105	3spd. Trans noises How loud should the 3 spd. manual on the tree trans be? Mine is pretty loud, sounds about 2 times louder than a 4wd transfer case in low gear. (Thats loud!) Its not making a grinding noise or anything, it just has a really loud gear to gear noise. 1st gear is quiet, 2nd is louder, and 3rd sounds like someone forgot to take it out of low gear on the t-case. Im thinking maybe that it just needs more gear lube? Or is it shot? Ive heard that the trans is shot from 1 guy, and that it may be low on oil from others. I dont know of a way to check the fluid, other than to open the drain plug (if it has one) annd see if any comes out. Help! Do I need a new trans? __________________ 1966 LWB 292 I6 & Granny Low If you listen intently, you can hear a FORD rusting in the distance. My LUG NUTS take more TORQUE than your HONDA makes!



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