Converting from 318 to 326.. Need shifter rods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

D'Monsta · 12-09-2020, 10:10 AM

Yep, I have a SM318 that is popping out of 3 gear under load.. I also have a 326 Muncie from a '69 Chevy truck that was behind a 350.. Got the trans and driveshaft w/yoke from the guy who said it was working great, just wanted a 4 speed. What I need is the rods that will connect it to the column. I know you fellas convert these to floor shift or remove them to put in better 4 speed transmissions but I just want to leave mine on the column.. Anybody have some rods and hardware they want to donate to my project? I'll certainly pay the S&H to Charlotte NC 28216..

geezer#99 · 12-09-2020, 11:35 AM

There was a bellhousing centre bore difference.
Check this.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ht=Bellhousing

**bhap** · 12-09-2020, 12:38 PM

I am doing the same conversion on my 62. My understanding is that the 1st-Reverse rod needs to be lengthened by about 3-1/4".

BigBird05 · 12-09-2020, 07:12 PM

There is a 71 or 72 three on the tree in the LKQ in Clayton NC 2928 US70 E. It still had the shifter rods and trans last time I was there.

D'Monsta · 12-14-2020, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBird05

There is a 71 or 72 three on the tree in the LKQ in Clayton NC 2928 US70 E. Clayton NC It still had the shifter rods and trans last time I was there.

Great! Thanks for the tip..

D'Monsta · 12-16-2020, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBird05

There is a 71 or 72 three on the tree in the LKQ in Clayton NC 2928 US70 E. It still had the shifter rods and trans last time I was there.

Just searched their site and no trucks listed like that. How long ago was that?

12-09-2020, 10:10 AM	#1
D'Monsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Charlotte Posts: 53	Converting from 318 to 326.. Need shifter rods Yep, I have a SM318 that is popping out of 3 gear under load.. I also have a 326 Muncie from a '69 Chevy truck that was behind a 350.. Got the trans and driveshaft w/yoke from the guy who said it was working great, just wanted a 4 speed. What I need is the rods that will connect it to the column. I know you fellas convert these to floor shift or remove them to put in better 4 speed transmissions but I just want to leave mine on the column.. Anybody have some rods and hardware they want to donate to my project? I'll certainly pay the S&H to Charlotte NC 28216.. Last edited by LockDoc; 12-09-2020 at 11:00 PM. Reason: Can't post a WTB

12-09-2020, 11:35 AM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,734	Re: Converting from 318 to 326.. Need shifter rods There was a bellhousing centre bore difference. Check this. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ht=Bellhousing

12-09-2020, 12:38 PM	#3
bhap Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 265	Re: Converting from 318 to 326.. Need shifter rods I am doing the same conversion on my 62. My understanding is that the 1st-Reverse rod needs to be lengthened by about 3-1/4".

12-09-2020, 07:12 PM	#4
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Converting from 318 to 326.. Need shifter rods There is a 71 or 72 three on the tree in the LKQ in Clayton NC 2928 US70 E. It still had the shifter rods and trans last time I was there.



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