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Reddrgn74 · 08-09-2004, 10:02 AM

Just got my 1969 4x4 Chevy its all original and in need of restoration. It has the original 350 with a 3 speed "married unit" on the column. Haven't seen any around, or heard anyone else mention the 3 speed married unit for a '69 4x4. Any info would be appreciated.

donkey69 · 08-09-2004, 10:06 AM

Welcome from MN!- where are you located??

My 69 has got an automatic, sorry no info.

99-2door · 08-09-2004, 10:29 AM

My uncle has a 69 GMC 2wd 3speed, but I have never seen one on a 4x4 either.

thisolechevy · 08-09-2004, 10:46 AM

I have a '69 4x4 with the "3 on the tree" also I love it sound mean as ever with pipes when your getting to highway speed cause of the rpms. But then again it also eats gas up nicely. How about some pics!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-09-2004, 11:40 AM

Welcome to the board I have never seen a 3 on the tree k-model truck or blazer..

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-09-2004, 11:59 AM

My 71 plow truck came with three on the tree but I changed to an automatic as shifting and plowing with the stick was not fun. The three speed was standard on the 4x4's, the other transmissions were optional.

Jim

Reddrgn74 · 09-03-2004, 02:15 AM

Thanks for the responses, will have to get some pictures posted. It is still really rough looking, but I plan on keeping a running log of pictures as I go along.

krue · 09-03-2004, 02:17 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! What part of the world are you in?

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-03-2004, 05:16 AM

I believe Yukon Jacks 69 had a 307 w/ 3 on the tree. Of course it's got a 454 now. Welcome to the board!

mrein3 · 09-03-2004, 07:41 AM

I've said it before on this board. The best thing I ever did to my 4x4 is take the 3-speed manual out and replace it with a th350. It is a really pretty easy swap if you can deal with the weight of the items involved.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-03-2004, 10:29 AM

Yep, mine had the 3 speed manual - wonderful paper weight, unless your column linkage isn't binding, then it isn't half bad.

The tranny is a SM318 Gear Ratios (Heavy Duty 3-Speed Fully Synchronized)

1st 3.03, 2nd 1.75, 3rd 1.00, Reverse 3.02

Your transfer case should be a Rockwell T221 with a 1.91:1 low range - good transfer case but just a little parts availablility issue and the ones you do find are expensive.

thisolechevy · 09-03-2004, 10:54 AM

Hey Yukon Jack do you know how to keep the linkage from binding? mine binds when I am coming from 2nd back into first, everywhere else it works great. Anyhelp would be much appreciated

**Yukon Jack** · 09-03-2004, 11:38 AM

When I had my three speed I also had problems and some adjustment on the linkage got it shifting again.

To adjust the three speed you will need some sort of alignment rod, I used a nail cut to the right length. I also used a long board to keep the clutch pedal pressed in while doing the adjustments. The linkage adjustment is made under the hood on the steering column shaft. What you want to do is loosen up the nuts that tighten the guides on the shifting linkage. Get the tranny into neutral, which will have the two guides in line with each other. The guides have a small hole in them and there
is also a raised notch on top of the steering column. Lay the nail on the notch and then move the guides until the nail slides through each guide. Then what I did was moved the linkage rods up and down to see how they cycle through the gears and then get back into neutral. Then I tightened the nuts so the guide is secure. Remove the alignment rod, ie the nail, and then cycle the tranny with the shift column in the cab. I had to do a little fine tuning to get the linkage right but it took all of 10 minutes once I figured out what I was doing.

08-09-2004, 10:02 AM	#1
Reddrgn74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2	69 Chevy Rare? Just got my 1969 4x4 Chevy its all original and in need of restoration. It has the original 350 with a 3 speed "married unit" on the column. Haven't seen any around, or heard anyone else mention the 3 speed married unit for a '69 4x4. Any info would be appreciated.

08-09-2004, 10:06 AM	#2
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Welcome from MN!- where are you located?? My 69 has got an automatic, sorry no info. __________________ HEY NOW!

08-09-2004, 10:29 AM	#3
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	My uncle has a 69 GMC 2wd 3speed, but I have never seen one on a 4x4 either. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

08-09-2004, 10:46 AM	#4
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	I have a '69 4x4 with the "3 on the tree" also I love it sound mean as ever with pipes when your getting to highway speed cause of the rpms. But then again it also eats gas up nicely. How about some pics! __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-03-2004, 02:15 AM	#7
Reddrgn74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2	my new project Thanks for the responses, will have to get some pictures posted. It is still really rough looking, but I plan on keeping a running log of pictures as I go along.

08-09-2004, 11:40 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the board I have never seen a 3 on the tree k-model truck or blazer..

08-09-2004, 11:59 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	My 71 plow truck came with three on the tree but I changed to an automatic as shifting and plowing with the stick was not fun. The three speed was standard on the 4x4's, the other transmissions were optional. Jim

09-03-2004, 02:17 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! What part of the world are you in? __________________ "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"

09-03-2004, 05:16 AM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I believe Yukon Jacks 69 had a 307 w/ 3 on the tree. Of course it's got a 454 now. Welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-03-2004, 07:41 AM	#10
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	I've said it before on this board. The best thing I ever did to my 4x4 is take the 3-speed manual out and replace it with a th350. It is a really pretty easy swap if you can deal with the weight of the items involved. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

09-03-2004, 10:29 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Yep, mine had the 3 speed manual - wonderful paper weight, unless your column linkage isn't binding, then it isn't half bad. The tranny is a SM318 Gear Ratios (Heavy Duty 3-Speed Fully Synchronized) 1st 3.03, 2nd 1.75, 3rd 1.00, Reverse 3.02 Your transfer case should be a Rockwell T221 with a 1.91:1 low range - good transfer case but just a little parts availablility issue and the ones you do find are expensive. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-03-2004, 10:54 AM	#12
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	Hey Yukon Jack do you know how to keep the linkage from binding? mine binds when I am coming from 2nd back into first, everywhere else it works great. Anyhelp would be much appreciated __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-03-2004, 11:38 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	When I had my three speed I also had problems and some adjustment on the linkage got it shifting again. To adjust the three speed you will need some sort of alignment rod, I used a nail cut to the right length. I also used a long board to keep the clutch pedal pressed in while doing the adjustments. The linkage adjustment is made under the hood on the steering column shaft. What you want to do is loosen up the nuts that tighten the guides on the shifting linkage. Get the tranny into neutral, which will have the two guides in line with each other. The guides have a small hole in them and there is also a raised notch on top of the steering column. Lay the nail on the notch and then move the guides until the nail slides through each guide. Then what I did was moved the linkage rods up and down to see how they cycle through the gears and then get back into neutral. Then I tightened the nuts so the guide is secure. Remove the alignment rod, ie the nail, and then cycle the tranny with the shift column in the cab. I had to do a little fine tuning to get the linkage right but it took all of 10 minutes once I figured out what I was doing. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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