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melhilburn · 10-18-2012, 01:05 AM

Is it very difficult to change out transmissions or should I have someone do it - Obviously I would rathere do it myself that's half the fun - saving the money is the other half

Rich 5150 69 · 10-18-2012, 07:48 AM

we can walk you thru it, what is it that you are running and wanting to change over to?

melhilburn · 10-18-2012, 03:34 PM

Im pretty sure I'm running a 64 saginaw 3 speed manual - found what looks like a nice rebuilt unit on ebay for $400.oo

1963c-10 · 10-18-2012, 04:08 PM

Not a very hard job. Disconnect driveshaft, some clutch linkage, unbolt from bellhousing...enough of us here to help out. Might as well throw in a new clutch if you are replacing the trans...just my two cents worth.

Wrenchbender Ret · 10-18-2012, 05:00 PM

If you go back with the same trans. It is about as easy a job as you can get for replaceing a trans. Like C-10 says, drop the drive shaft, disconnect the shift rods. Remove the lower flywheel cover. The 2 lower mounting bolts come in from the inside. Remove the upper bolts & if you are fairly stout get under it & slide it out. I used too pull them that way but I'm old & weak so I have to use a jack. You dont need to undo any clutch linkage. You can look up into the house ing & see if the clutch disc is wore out. It should have grooves on both sides. If the linings look good & it works good ther is no need to replace it. Spin the brg. on the TO brg. If it makes any noise it needs replaceing.

melhilburn · 10-19-2012, 06:09 AM

Ok I'm going for it - I'm sure I will have more questions - but you guys sure have all the answers - I live in the DC suburbs so getting parts is a pain - I should probably buy the clutch parts and do the whole job once and get it over with - So it may be a week or two before I tackle this job - I'll be back

C-10cutty · 10-19-2012, 07:00 AM

My son and I just pulled the one out of our c-10. It really helps to remove the tranny hump and work from above. He lifted it out from up top and the t-5 will go in that way.

1963c-10 · 10-19-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10cutty

My son and I just pulled the one out of our c-10. It really helps to remove the tranny hump and work from above. He lifted it out from up top and the t-5 will go in that way.

Very true....does help w/access. Good tip

10-18-2012, 01:05 AM	#1
melhilburn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bethesda Maryland Posts: 158	Install new transmission Is it very difficult to change out transmissions or should I have someone do it - Obviously I would rathere do it myself that's half the fun - saving the money is the other half

10-18-2012, 07:48 AM	#2
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Install new transmission we can walk you thru it, what is it that you are running and wanting to change over to? __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

10-18-2012, 03:34 PM	#3
melhilburn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bethesda Maryland Posts: 158	Re: Install new transmission Im pretty sure I'm running a 64 saginaw 3 speed manual - found what looks like a nice rebuilt unit on ebay for $400.oo

10-18-2012, 04:08 PM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Install new transmission Not a very hard job. Disconnect driveshaft, some clutch linkage, unbolt from bellhousing...enough of us here to help out. Might as well throw in a new clutch if you are replacing the trans...just my two cents worth. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-18-2012, 05:00 PM	#5
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Install new transmission If you go back with the same trans. It is about as easy a job as you can get for replaceing a trans. Like C-10 says, drop the drive shaft, disconnect the shift rods. Remove the lower flywheel cover. The 2 lower mounting bolts come in from the inside. Remove the upper bolts & if you are fairly stout get under it & slide it out. I used too pull them that way but I'm old & weak so I have to use a jack. You dont need to undo any clutch linkage. You can look up into the house ing & see if the clutch disc is wore out. It should have grooves on both sides. If the linings look good & it works good ther is no need to replace it. Spin the brg. on the TO brg. If it makes any noise it needs replaceing.

10-19-2012, 06:09 AM	#6
melhilburn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bethesda Maryland Posts: 158	Re: Install new transmission Ok I'm going for it - I'm sure I will have more questions - but you guys sure have all the answers - I live in the DC suburbs so getting parts is a pain - I should probably buy the clutch parts and do the whole job once and get it over with - So it may be a week or two before I tackle this job - I'll be back

10-19-2012, 07:00 AM	#7
C-10cutty Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Galesburg, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: Install new transmission My son and I just pulled the one out of our c-10. It really helps to remove the tranny hump and work from above. He lifted it out from up top and the t-5 will go in that way.



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