Income tax refund/ manual 3 speed rebuild kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevybill · 02-21-2005, 05:14 PM

Hey guys, just ordered the front and rear sway bar, rear disc brake kit and
master cylinder from classic performance products for my truck. (there goes the tax refund).

Where could I locate a rebuild kit for a factory 3 speed transmission?

Are any of you aware of a parts vendor where I could get a new or rebuild steering column with the 3 speed manual mechanism intact.

I am considering putting my 3 back on the tree if possible.

Thanks for the replies.

krue · 02-21-2005, 05:52 PM

May be easier to just find a good 3 speed. I have one sitting in my yard that I am pretty sure is in working order.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-21-2005, 06:14 PM

I bought one from a 'yard a few years back for $70 bucks. Put about 15,000 miles on it before I swapped to a v-8 700R4.

69 longhorn · 02-21-2005, 08:35 PM

try some of the local driveline shops, for the rebuild kit . you should be able to get thre brass rings (syncros_. front /rear bearings, thrust washers, & needle bearings for the counter gear. the last one i did was a while back , & it ran around $100 for a saginaw 4spd kit.......69L

jhwkns · 02-21-2005, 08:52 PM

I overhauled one for my stock car last year. The Master rebuild kit was about seventy bucks, and the synchros were about twenty. You should be able to purchase, or order the parts at any decent parts store. I have a friend who works at a driveline shop so I ordered the parts there. It's a very easy trans to overhaul, and worth the effort. I highly reccomend synthetic gear oil. It'll run much quieter, last longer, and not shift as sluggishly on cold mornings. I use Redline.

69 longhorn · 02-21-2005, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jhwkns

I overhauled one for my stock car last year. The Master rebuild kit was about seventy bucks, and the synchros were about twenty. You should be able to purchase, or order the parts at any decent parts store. I have a friend who works at a driveline shop so I ordered the parts there. It's a very easy trans to overhaul, and worth the effort. I highly reccomend synthetic gear oil. It'll run much quieter, last longer, and not shift as sluggishly on cold mornings. I use Redline.

I run redline in my richmond.....MTL seems to shift the slickest. Have you tryed any others , that you like better? 69L

jhwkns · 02-22-2005, 10:05 AM

"I run redline in my richmond.....MTL seems to shift the slickest. Have you tryed any others , that you like better? 69L"

Nope.. Redline's the only synth. gear oil I've used.

4LUG39 · 02-22-2005, 02:05 PM

I think drivetrain.com should be able to help you out.I have used him for three rebuilds and all are still on the road.

chevybill · 02-22-2005, 06:10 PM

thanks for all the replies, guys.

my 3 speed is in working order, just thought i would rebuild, while it is out, rear seal leaks bad when disconnected from drive shaft.

Any ideas on a steering column with a new 3 speed manual mechanism for purchase?

shortymac83 · 02-22-2005, 06:41 PM

a bit OT, but how much power can these trannies take? I'm looking at 250-300 hp...

jhwkns · 02-23-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shortymac83

a bit OT, but how much power can these trannies take? I'm looking at 250-300 hp...

Should be no problem.

02-21-2005, 05:14 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Income tax refund/ manual 3 speed rebuild kit Hey guys, just ordered the front and rear sway bar, rear disc brake kit and master cylinder from classic performance products for my truck. (there goes the tax refund). Where could I locate a rebuild kit for a factory 3 speed transmission? Are any of you aware of a parts vendor where I could get a new or rebuild steering column with the 3 speed manual mechanism intact. I am considering putting my 3 back on the tree if possible. Thanks for the replies. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

02-21-2005, 05:52 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	May be easier to just find a good 3 speed. I have one sitting in my yard that I am pretty sure is in working order. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-21-2005, 06:14 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I bought one from a 'yard a few years back for $70 bucks. Put about 15,000 miles on it before I swapped to a v-8 700R4. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-21-2005, 08:52 PM	#5
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I overhauled one for my stock car last year. The Master rebuild kit was about seventy bucks, and the synchros were about twenty. You should be able to purchase, or order the parts at any decent parts store. I have a friend who works at a driveline shop so I ordered the parts there. It's a very easy trans to overhaul, and worth the effort. I highly reccomend synthetic gear oil. It'll run much quieter, last longer, and not shift as sluggishly on cold mornings. I use Redline. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-22-2005, 10:05 AM	#7
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	"I run redline in my richmond.....MTL seems to shift the slickest. Have you tryed any others , that you like better? 69L" Nope.. Redline's the only synth. gear oil I've used. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-21-2005, 08:35 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	try some of the local driveline shops, for the rebuild kit . you should be able to get thre brass rings (syncros_. front /rear bearings, thrust washers, & needle bearings for the counter gear. the last one i did was a while back , & it ran around $100 for a saginaw 4spd kit.......69L

02-22-2005, 02:05 PM	#8
4LUG39 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bastrop,Texas Posts: 61	I think drivetrain.com should be able to help you out.I have used him for three rebuilds and all are still on the road. __________________ Ain't no way in the world I'm going out that front door. 69 SWB Fleetside 327/5spd 76 blazer 383/700R4 95 2Dr Tahoe 5.7 4x4 LT

02-22-2005, 06:10 PM	#9
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	thanks for all the replies, guys. my 3 speed is in working order, just thought i would rebuild, while it is out, rear seal leaks bad when disconnected from drive shaft. Any ideas on a steering column with a new 3 speed manual mechanism for purchase? __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

02-22-2005, 06:41 PM	#10
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	a bit OT, but how much power can these trannies take? I'm looking at 250-300 hp... __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.



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