Swapping a non syncro 3 speed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66gmckid123 · 10-24-2010, 07:59 PM

I have a question here, I've got a 66gmc fleet-side. It has the original 3 on the tree,( non-syncro) first gear. I have a 80 Chevy truck 3 speed. I was wondering if it would be possible to swap this transmission in, while still being able to keep it three on the tree. A tired 283 is my motor, hopefully soon I will be putting a .30 over 327. I really want to keep the 3 on the tree, so I was wondering if the shift linkage would work with this tranny. I know it won't fit the bell housing I have, but I plan on putting in a different one. Hopefully someone has tried to do this, and can help me out.
Thanks.

10-24-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
66gmckid123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 26	Swapping a non syncro 3 speed I have a question here, I've got a 66gmc fleet-side. It has the original 3 on the tree,( non-syncro) first gear. I have a 80 Chevy truck 3 speed. I was wondering if it would be possible to swap this transmission in, while still being able to keep it three on the tree. A tired 283 is my motor, hopefully soon I will be putting a .30 over 327. I really want to keep the 3 on the tree, so I was wondering if the shift linkage would work with this tranny. I know it won't fit the bell housing I have, but I plan on putting in a different one. Hopefully someone has tried to do this, and can help me out. Thanks.



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