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Post by joey1984 on Apr 29, 2014 11:02:37 GMT -5
3.73 gears aren't too low. I run 3.90's n my rearend with a muncie three speed and love it. Imo saginaw three speeds are junk. In 6 runs I've broke 4 of them. I usewhats called a brass button clutch with a heavy pressure plate napa can get on for u. I also run a cable setup for my clutch pedal. Seen too many hydraulic clutch set ups break. A old bus emergency cable works good. I use the brake pedal out of new style fords for a clutch pedal. Just cut the pedal down some. Also if u run a three speed make sure it is braced up and your slider isn't bent. Also make sure 2nd and 3rd are removed or non workable. I learned the hard way about not taking 2nd and 3rd out. Also make sure u run a shatterproof bell housing. what happens if 2nd and third are still in trans and workable? Thanks
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Post by 28m on May 14, 2014 12:57:33 GMT -5
I found three three speed transmission s all have nine bolts on the top and z solid side cover all came out of 60s to early 70s chevy pickups I neec some help identifying them any help is appreciated
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Post by ctracy on May 16, 2014 17:50:55 GMT -5
I need some advice I bought a guy out over the winter and he had a 318 granny low 4 speed transmition. I'm thinking of giving it a try this year since I want to run two different cars. I've only set up 727 on my cars before and this would be the first time going over to manual. Should I run aluminum bell housing or cast? The cast already has cable on on passenger side. The aluminum one is bare. Is there really anything I should know or think about before attempting this? I also plan on putting it in a pre ran shocker with a Cclip rear end under it. Should be geared round 280 which I've been told is the way to go because if u have low geared transmition u want higher geared rear end. What do u guys think?
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Post by joey1984 on May 17, 2014 5:51:18 GMT -5
From what I've heard and read on here you should only use a scattershield steel bell housing.
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Post by FORNEY00 on May 17, 2014 19:22:44 GMT -5
If you value your health you'll use a scattershield or blowproof bell housing on ANY Manual trans!
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Post by ctracy on May 18, 2014 13:44:14 GMT -5
Ok thanks for the advice guys. I was kinda werry of the aluminum one.
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Post by fridge96 on May 19, 2014 2:35:52 GMT -5
A cast bellhousing is not shatterproof either... youll still wanna build a scatter shield, prolly cover as much of the trans as possible cause those lil gears n shafts in there can easily fly thru a housing at high velocity
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Post by ctracy on May 25, 2014 20:19:44 GMT -5
Yah I figured IDE build a tranny cover for my 727 and the four speed out of 9/16 rod and 1/4 inch flat mild steel. And then make a shift pattern plate for 1st 2nd neutral and reverse while I was at it. Thanks again for the advice.
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Post by suburbanman89 on Jun 15, 2014 21:33:32 GMT -5
the guys that do run a cable, what cables are you buying? like what year and brand of car that the cable would have came out of and how long?
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Post by oldtrx on Jun 15, 2014 23:08:01 GMT -5
91 Chevy suburban 1500 2x4 5.7 e brake cable
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Post by h8u2 on Jun 16, 2014 14:56:25 GMT -5
Inlinetube.com has what you need....cable is for a 1977-1987 chevy 4x4 truck...like 90 bucks for a good metal reproduction cable,do not try the black rubber ones they sell at parts stores.
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Post by mckinnon45 on Jun 17, 2014 12:04:50 GMT -5
7-8' clutch cable from the local Mack Semi store.
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Post by blackmopar21 on Jun 18, 2014 10:31:22 GMT -5
Inlinetube.com has what you need....cable is for a 1977-1987 chevy 4x4 truck...like 90 bucks for a good metal reproduction cable,do not try the black rubber ones they sell at parts stores. Get it right wiener, $65 for the stainless steel cable.
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Post by wee727 on Jun 18, 2014 13:33:45 GMT -5
Horrible idea with hardened steel. Not only will you make it harder than it already is, but will most likely make it brittle and more likely to break.
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Post by wee727 on Jun 18, 2014 13:35:15 GMT -5
I tried mine also!! lol the tailshaft on a 3 speed is harder than automatic, at least that is what nerat told me. Which I believe! I took my tranny to my local machine shop and he drilled and tapped it for 50 bucks. My next one I will bring just the shaft to him and will be cheaper because its not so bulky like a whole tranny, either that you will need a carbide tip drill bit and those aren't cheap. good luck Just buy a good carbide drill, and a spiral flute tap and you can do it yourself in 5 minutes.
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