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  1. Non Trifive Vehicles
    I’m stuck, we pulled the transmission replaced shift cable and did the seals and gaskets. We got it back in the car and when the car is off it will go into neutral,drive,low and reverse. When we start the car it will go into every gear but reverse. Since you can’t start the car unless it’s in...
  2. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Good day! As many of you know, I’m rebuilding the engine and rear end in my 55, so I started wondering if this Argentine built GM “Saginaw” three speed transmission needs to be rebuilt as well. It shifts fine, but since I’m replacing the seals (input and output), I figured I’d see if I need...
  3. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Hi guys! I have a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air with a 55 engine and a three speed (on the column) transmission without overdrive. Can anyone tell me if there is a way to check what clutch I need without taking it all apart? I see some online with different dimensions. Thank y’all for your help!
  4. Stock Chevy Discussion 55-56-57
    I have an original equipped 1956 Chevy. Driving down the 4 lane highway at 70 mph really revs the engine up and feels like I need another gear. I’m considering changing out my stock 3 speed transmission for a 3 speed with overdrive. The rear end is the original 3.70. The engine is the...
  5. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Short story…installed 700r4 in ‘55 BelAir using Ecklers conversion kit (Uses front motor mount, frame horn mounts and tranny crossmember. Now need to remove to fix leaking input shaft seal. The challenge…I want to leave the motor in place and remove the tranny from underneath with car on...
  6. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Hello everyone, I picked up a 55 4 door wagon some years ago. It was equipped with a straight 6 and 3 speed manual but when I got the vehicle they had been removed. I have a small block Chevy to drop in and just recently picked up a 3 speed trans. Of course there is no bell housing, clutch...
  7. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Hey Guys, I have been working on my bel air project for over a year now, the last thing that is keeping me from driving it is my transmission a th350. The trans will shift fine into first and reverse but will refuse to shift into 2nd or third. I have tried to let it rev up too 4,500 rpm and...
  8. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Hey there, I am currently in the midst of converting my 57’ belair with original Saginaw 3 speed transmission to the floor, I purchased the 3 speed shift installation kit and tall shifter from Summit Racing. Having a bit of issues with the kit though, it comes with the bolt on bracket...
  9. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    HELP! I’ve had to put my ‘57 Bel Air in the shop for the first time. It has a ‘99 Silverado transmission that won’t shift beyond 2nd gear. About how much should a shop charge to fix 3rd and 4th? I don’t want to be over-charged and not know it! Thanks for your opinions and expertise!
  10. Stock Chevy Discussion 55-56-57
    Hey guys a few months ago I got a 3 speed overdrive trans for a good deal out of 56. I have the stock 3 speed in my 57 at the moment. My car came with 3.55’s originally but after checking someone swapped a 3.36 rearend out of a 1960 Chevy. I’m not one to go fast or beat on it, but I wanna be...
  11. Member Classifieds
    The transmission on top has been checked and all o-rings/gaskets replaced. 1 of the other's has a broken ear, 1 has rust inside and haven't checked the 4th out. You should be able to make a second good transmission out of all the parts with some left over. There is also another case and the...
  12. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    First Post since I joined trifive. Has anyone tried the detent bracket from East Coast Chevy for using a TH350 and a stock column and steering wheel? I have read multiple reviews of "others" ( both formed and billet) and and they could generally be described as park lockout brackets. I am...
  13. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Really enjoyed getting out last season and really driving my 56 for the first time. But of course it brings up a few issues. The car was originally 3 on the tree but is now Turbo 350 automatic. I need to install a column mounted shift indicator. I don't want to pay Danchuk $83.00 - this is not a...
  14. Wanted Section
    I'm looking to trade the hood, fenders and doors from a 57 150 2-door wagon for a transmission - preferably a Turbo 400. I live near Orlando. Pics below.
  15. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    I've got a 1956 Bel Air Sedan with a Powerglide. The transmission was working perfectly, but after an engine rebuild the trans started leaking, and later stopped shifting well. However, the dipstick says that it's full and it won't take more fluid. I want to top it off and have a transmission...
  16. Stock Chevy Discussion 55-56-57
    Hey everyone!! So I have discovered that my trans mounts are shot and I need to replace them. Can I do it without removing the engine? From underneath the car it looks like I can place a jack under the trans to lift it while I R&R the mounts. Any experience advice with this is appreciated...
  17. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Finally done with my 56. Runs and drives great, except.. When I get up to 60 MPH, the small block is revved up more than I like. What is better - go from the 3:73 gears to say 3:08, or change the Turbo 350 to a 400, or? Any input is appreciated.
  18. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    So, I had a freshly rebuilt 2004r installed in my 57, and the first shop stripped the bolts on my torque converter and caused a rattling. since I couldn't return to that shop at the time, I had another shop replace my flexplate and rethread the bolts. when they did this, they way overfilled my...
  19. Transmission and DriveLine Questions
    Havent posted in quite a while but its good to finally have a question! alright so I just today got a freshly rebuilt 2004r but without the torque converter, TV cable, anything. im definitely going to run the lock-up as im switching from cast iron powerglide to overdrive purely for the lower...
  20. Member Classifieds
    For sale is a 1963 dated Muncie M21 four speed transmission. Overall this transmission is in very nice condition. It is also somewhat rare in that it is a one year only casting case. The "1704" casting was a first year production only. In 1964 GM switched to the "325" casting. This trans has the...
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