Help needed identifying transmission problem.

[jowwel]

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

To check the input shaft bearing you basically see if the bearing is noisy or wobbly. These are all preliminary checks before you take the transmission in to have a shop look at it. I've replaced the synchro in the past but it's been many, many years ago. If that turns out to be the culprit, I'd have a shop do it, though. It can turn out to be a big pain. And don't overlook the salvage yards for a replacement transmission. I picked my saginaw about 15 years ago for about $30. There are a lot of vehicles that used these type of transmission back in those days.

Hey, I just found a Saginaw 3 speed for sale for $50. The owner had this to say:
"I pulled it from my truck to put in a 4 speed. It has a decent amount of play in the shaft... I would recommend replacing the bearings at least on the front of the trans. It worked when I pulled it but I would at least pull the cover and check the gears "

Also, my truck is a 71 C10, the transmission is of an 82 C10. Does that mean it won't fit then?

With all that in mind, does that sound like a good deal to you?