|
06-21-2007, 02:00 PM
|
#1 |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Milton, FL
Posts: 64
|
Rearend Gear
Does anybody know what rearend gear came in a 69 1/2 ton 3-speed manual?
Keith |
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 02:14 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: at work
Posts: 2,552
|
Re: Rearend Gear
just a guess 3.42-3.73, 4.10 maybe? I'm sure others will chime in with more accur. info!
__________________
R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07 |
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 02:28 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
 Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 1,461
|
Re: Rearend Gear
Keith,
I think 3.73 was standard equipment and the 3.07 and 4.11 were optional thru '71.
__________________
1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads |
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 03:08 PM
|
#4 |
|
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
|
Re: Rearend Gear
no 3.42 ever offered.
If nothing is listed on the SPID, then a 3.73 was standard, and is assumed. 3.07 was avalible, as was 4.11, not sure if they were both avalible with the 3 speed, nor what ever engine you have. (there were some limitations) Your best bet would be to remove the cover and count the teeth on the 2 gears, divide one into the other, and then refill with new oil. Old oil doesn't offer much protection. |
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 03:44 PM
|
#5 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Colfax-California
Posts: 8,650
|
Re: Rearend Gear
What engine was in it from the factory
|
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 06:01 PM
|
#6 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Studio City, Calif.
Posts: 2,886
|
Re: Rearend Gear
The Truck Data Book I have for 1969 says 3.73 was standard on C10s,but that doesn't mean that's what you have.
__________________
'69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 06-21-2007 at 06:01 PM. |
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 06:22 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,970
|
Re: Rearend Gear
My 72 was an original "3 on the tree" 350 truck and the rear was a 3.73.
__________________
72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank -  My Build Thread |
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 09:27 PM
|
#8 |
|
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
|
Re: Rearend Gear
if it has a 3 speed, and nothing was optioned, then the 3.37 was standard.
if it has a 4 speed, or a TH350/TH400, then you got a 3.07, unless otherwise optioned. |
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 09:56 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Opdyke, IL
Posts: 775
|
Re: Rearend Gear
My 68 3 on the tree came standard with a 3.73
__________________
1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL |
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 10:56 PM
|
#10 | |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Milton, FL
Posts: 64
|
Re: Rearend Gear
Quote:
250 inline. Keith |
|
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 11:04 PM
|
#11 | |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Milton, FL
Posts: 64
|
Re: Rearend Gear
Quote:
It was original with a 250 I6 and three on the tree. The PO installed a TH350 in it, but didn't change anything on the rearend. I don't think. If that's the case then I am sure I have a 3:73. I am picking up the chassis from BowTieOgre on Saturday morning, and his has a 3:73 rearend. I have a crossmember and rearend from a 72 that I was going to swap with my truck, and the rearend has 3:08 rearend. I was wanting the 3:08 for better 60-65 mph driving. The truck is awful with the gear it has, but I was thinking a higher gear would be nice. I guess what I am trying to figure out is which gear should I go with? I do intent on switching to a 700r4 in a year or so and I think I would be happier with the 3:73 when that day comes. What do you guys think? Keith |
|
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 11:06 PM
|
#12 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 1,015
|
Re: Rearend Gear
I think Longhorn man meant 3.73, oh my god, I think this might be the very first time in over 59,000 post's that he was wrong, wow......I'm in shock
|
|
|
|
|
06-21-2007, 11:18 PM
|
#13 |
|
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
|
Re: Rearend Gear
I've been wrong plenty.
That was a dislexia induced typo though |
|
|
|
|
06-22-2007, 07:36 AM
|
#14 |
|
Special Order
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,851
|
Re: Rearend Gear
He was right,then wrong due to dislexia.Yo Longhorn Man,you dissin`on us?
I think you`ll be happy with the 3.08s & o/d as long as you have a couple horses under the hood.That combo is popular.
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
|
|
|
|
06-22-2007, 05:12 PM
|
#15 |
|
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,690
|
Re: Rearend Gear
with an overdrive I would recomend the 3.73... not the 3.07. Seen too many ppl claim a drop in MPG.
|
|
|
|
|
06-22-2007, 05:51 PM
|
#16 |
|
Active Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Upstate new york
Posts: 240
|
Re: Rearend Gear
i am not sure what my truck has ( i think 3:73 ) and when in drive with my th350 it seemed like it needed another gear
but i have now a 700r4 tranny and i want more gear i think i need 4:11 |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
