Last year for 3 on the tree? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Squareforceone · 12-01-2015, 02:59 AM

What year did squares stop coming with a three on the tree? I'm pretty excited theres on local to me for a good deal an 85 with a 4.3 and a 3 speed manual I can pick up for cheap as a good parts truck I'm mostly just interested in driving it for the sake that I've never driven a three on the tree.

Keith Seymore · 12-01-2015, 08:48 AM

At least through '87 for sure. That was my "Plan B" when my overdrive trans was stop ordered.

I suspect that was the last year since it was the last year for the 1/2 ton pickup versions, which would be the only configuration in which the TOTT was offered.

K

**hatzie** · 12-01-2015, 02:47 PM

Careful of that 1-2 shift till you snug up the column.
If the column is a little sloppy you can actually leave it in 1st and shift into 2nd too...

Adjusting Saginaw Three Speed Column Shifter

**hatzie** · 12-01-2015, 03:31 PM

More adjustment info again from a 67-72 but they are pretty much the same animal.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307

Shift lever bushing kit #1394293 has the nylon bushing and the rubber grommet to tighten up the shift rods.
Under $2 each

WASHER, SPRING (21/64X11/16) GM # 15603995
Less than $1 each

12-01-2015, 08:48 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Last year for 3 on the tree? At least through '87 for sure. That was my "Plan B" when my overdrive trans was stop ordered. I suspect that was the last year since it was the last year for the 1/2 ton pickup versions, which would be the only configuration in which the TOTT was offered. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-01-2015, 03:31 PM	#4
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Last year for 3 on the tree? More adjustment info again from a 67-72 but they are pretty much the same animal. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307 Shift lever bushing kit #1394293 has the nylon bushing and the rubber grommet to tighten up the shift rods. Under $2 each WASHER, SPRING (21/64X11/16) GM # 15603995 Less than $1 each __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 12-01-2015 at 04:40 PM.

12-01-2015, 02:59 AM	#1
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Last year for 3 on the tree? What year did squares stop coming with a three on the tree? I'm pretty excited theres on local to me for a good deal an 85 with a 4.3 and a 3 speed manual I can pick up for cheap as a good parts truck I'm mostly just interested in driving it for the sake that I've never driven a three on the tree. __________________ Rust is better than rice.



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