3 speed OD trans on cl - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c1069 · 02-01-2012, 09:30 PM

not mine http://visalia.craigslist.org/pts/2822090626.html

**too much stuff** · 02-01-2012, 09:37 PM

Looks like a good buy... Not sure about the 3 speed power glide part!

earlthegoat2 · 02-01-2012, 09:45 PM

Great deal on that 3 speed Powerglide w/ overdrive.

I know something is wrong with that statement somewhere.

Blue666 · 02-01-2012, 10:09 PM

I think it's a Saginaw 3 speed with a Borg Warner OD unit. The big silver thing is the govoner. Also requires some wiring & I think a manifold vacuum switch to help kick down out of OD when needed.

But it is very reliable when set up. When using the OD between gears with a 3 speed, you get a 6 speed. You can also move the OD to regular 4 speed Saginaw & get an 8 speed.

Here's some additional info.
http://www.speedprint.com/deves50/doc/bwrebuild.pdf
http://www.vcvc.org/showthread.php?1...-Unit-Question.

This would be much cooler than the regular old TH 350 or a 700R4

Good Luck!

cgrossl · 02-02-2012, 11:04 AM

I think its one of the older Muncie SM 318's with the Borg Warner R10 overdrive. I'm not for sure, but I think most of these have 6 volt solenoids. There are several on Craig's List throughout the country.

The later Saginaw SM326, also with the Borg Warner R10 overdrive are supposed to be stronger tranny's, but they are harder to find. I've been looking for over a year and I finally found one in Pittsburg that I bought last week.

Blue666 · 02-03-2012, 01:04 AM

A member on the 60-66 Board is doing this install right now. Here is a link to the thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=506747

*Achevytruck* · 02-13-2012, 01:09 PM

i hear that them 3 speed trannys with the over drive are hard to find

c1069 · 02-13-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achevytruck

i hear that them 3 speed trannys with the over drive are hard to find

yes, they are.

02-01-2012, 09:30 PM	#1
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02-01-2012, 09:37 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: 3 speed OD trans on cl Looks like a good buy... Not sure about the 3 speed power glide part! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-01-2012, 09:45 PM	#3
earlthegoat2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 104	Re: 3 speed OD trans on cl Great deal on that 3 speed Powerglide w/ overdrive. I know something is wrong with that statement somewhere. __________________ That's Medium Gold. You just want to see Ochre.

02-01-2012, 10:09 PM	#4
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: 3 speed OD trans on cl I think it's a Saginaw 3 speed with a Borg Warner OD unit. The big silver thing is the govoner. Also requires some wiring & I think a manifold vacuum switch to help kick down out of OD when needed. But it is very reliable when set up. When using the OD between gears with a 3 speed, you get a 6 speed. You can also move the OD to regular 4 speed Saginaw & get an 8 speed. Here's some additional info. http://www.speedprint.com/deves50/doc/bwrebuild.pdf http://www.vcvc.org/showthread.php?1...-Unit-Question. This would be much cooler than the regular old TH 350 or a 700R4 Good Luck!

02-02-2012, 11:04 AM	#5
cgrossl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 151	Re: 3 speed OD trans on cl I think its one of the older Muncie SM 318's with the Borg Warner R10 overdrive. I'm not for sure, but I think most of these have 6 volt solenoids. There are several on Craig's List throughout the country. The later Saginaw SM326, also with the Borg Warner R10 overdrive are supposed to be stronger tranny's, but they are harder to find. I've been looking for over a year and I finally found one in Pittsburg that I bought last week. __________________ 49 Chevy 3100 69 Camaro Acro Sport II Biplane

02-03-2012, 01:04 AM	#6
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: 3 speed OD trans on cl A member on the 60-66 Board is doing this install right now. Here is a link to the thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=506747

02-13-2012, 01:09 PM	#7
Achevytruck Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alva FL Posts: 197	Re: 3 speed OD trans on cl i hear that them 3 speed trannys with the over drive are hard to find



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