Speedo gear fell into transmission HELP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brad4176455 · 11-19-2010, 06:09 PM

So today i decided to pull the speedo gear house out because i thought it was leaking around the seal. So i disconnected the cable loosened the bolt with the clip and proceeded to pull out the housing. I then notice the speedo gear laying in the hole. so i reached up to get it and it fell into the transmission. Stuck my finger in and tried to fish it out put now i cant even feel it. WHAT SHOULD I DO? i did some looking online and saw alot of people have had this happen and said to just leave it in there. What are yor guys suggestions

Hottrucks · 11-19-2010, 06:17 PM

well truth be told pull the DS and pop the tailshaft off the trans...its not a big deal and you'll only loose a pint of fluid...then put it back together...it more of a PIA than anything els and consider it a lesson...lmao been there

or

bend up a piece of wire and start fishing

raycow · 11-19-2010, 07:33 PM

What kind of transmission?

Ray

68gmsee · 11-19-2010, 07:35 PM

Type of transmission may help in getting some info.

I believe that on a 350 trans you can remove the rear but on a 3 speed standard shift you will have to have professional help on that one.

**john** · 11-19-2010, 08:20 PM

Previous post say he has a powerglide.

brad4176455 · 11-19-2010, 10:23 PM

yes you are correct it is a powerglide. I went to Sumit Racing tonight and bought a couple thing and notice they had a cut away of a powerglide there. There is nothing realy that the gear can get sucked up into from what i saw. Hope i am right

11-19-2010, 06:09 PM	#1
brad4176455 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisville, oh Posts: 7	Speedo gear fell into transmission HELP So today i decided to pull the speedo gear house out because i thought it was leaking around the seal. So i disconnected the cable loosened the bolt with the clip and proceeded to pull out the housing. I then notice the speedo gear laying in the hole. so i reached up to get it and it fell into the transmission. Stuck my finger in and tried to fish it out put now i cant even feel it. WHAT SHOULD I DO? i did some looking online and saw alot of people have had this happen and said to just leave it in there. What are yor guys suggestions

11-19-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Speedo gear fell into transmission HELP well truth be told pull the DS and pop the tailshaft off the trans...its not a big deal and you'll only loose a pint of fluid...then put it back together...it more of a PIA than anything els and consider it a lesson...lmao been there or bend up a piece of wire and start fishing __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

11-19-2010, 07:33 PM	#3
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Speedo gear fell into transmission HELP What kind of transmission? Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

11-19-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Speedo gear fell into transmission HELP Type of transmission may help in getting some info. I believe that on a 350 trans you can remove the rear but on a 3 speed standard shift you will have to have professional help on that one.

11-19-2010, 08:20 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Speedo gear fell into transmission HELP Previous post say he has a powerglide. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

11-19-2010, 10:23 PM	#6
brad4176455 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisville, oh Posts: 7	Re: Speedo gear fell into transmission HELP yes you are correct it is a powerglide. I went to Sumit Racing tonight and bought a couple thing and notice they had a cut away of a powerglide there. There is nothing realy that the gear can get sucked up into from what i saw. Hope i am right



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