Is any body familiar with a chevy 292 with a 3 Speed on the tree? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fullmetal · 01-04-2012, 10:57 PM

Hi there.... i recently bought a 71 c10 with a 292 and a 3 on the tree transmission.(with no tach) I notice that when i shift from 1st to 2nd or or 2nd to 3rd that the rpms are too low to meet the proceeding gear. I now bring my engine to a way high rpm ( i can tell because of the way she feels and sounds) and then shift.

I would like to know if this is normal for my kind of set up or maybe i have a serious problem.

Thanks

Rhy

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-05-2012, 05:24 PM

I dont quite understand the question but there is a wide split in the ratios on those old trans. It sounds like it is normal. You have to get the feel of it & tailor the engine speed to match the next gear.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-06-2012, 03:07 AM

I have the SM 465 floor shift behind my 292, but with the granny gear, you hardly ever use 1st. I usually shift at about 2000-2500 RPM between gears. 292s tend to lope low.

GASoline71 · 01-06-2012, 10:55 AM

All 3 on the tree rigs I have ever owned or driven have that same rpm split. There's only 3 gears. If it weren't that way... you'd be cruising at 4,500 rpm at 60mph.

Gary

fullmetal · 01-06-2012, 08:01 PM

Thanks guy...it makes me feel a lil better.

01-04-2012, 10:57 PM	#1
fullmetal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2	Is any body familiar with a chevy 292 with a 3 Speed on the tree? Hi there.... i recently bought a 71 c10 with a 292 and a 3 on the tree transmission.(with no tach) I notice that when i shift from 1st to 2nd or or 2nd to 3rd that the rpms are too low to meet the proceeding gear. I now bring my engine to a way high rpm ( i can tell because of the way she feels and sounds) and then shift. I would like to know if this is normal for my kind of set up or maybe i have a serious problem. Thanks Rhy

01-05-2012, 05:24 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,228	Re: Is any body familiar with a chevy 292 with a 3 Speed on the tree? I dont quite understand the question but there is a wide split in the ratios on those old trans. It sounds like it is normal. You have to get the feel of it & tailor the engine speed to match the next gear.

01-06-2012, 03:07 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,422	Re: Is any body familiar with a chevy 292 with a 3 Speed on the tree? I have the SM 465 floor shift behind my 292, but with the granny gear, you hardly ever use 1st. I usually shift at about 2000-2500 RPM between gears. 292s tend to lope low. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-06-2012, 08:01 PM	#5
fullmetal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2	Re: Is any body familiar with a chevy 292 with a 3 Speed on the tree? Thanks guy...it makes me feel a lil better.



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