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**RenoKeene** · 10-31-2014, 01:29 PM

I'd say lesson learned. When I go look at these trucks (or anything else) I take a good magnet and a FLASHLIGHT. I haven't looked at one in the dark but if I did I would still have the flashlight.
If the seller states the motor has been rebuilt I also take a set of appropriate valve cover gaskets and some rtv sealant and yes, I'm pulling the valve covers so we will see if the seller speaks with a forked tongue.

FireDave · 10-31-2014, 02:28 PM

Points taken. I bid on the truck after a Budweiser too many. Talked with the seller on phone. I know it's my bad for not checking when I picked it up. Have had great luck in the past. Either way I still have a smile on my face every time I start it let alone drive it. Most likely not worth the hassle to deal with seller/eBay. Here is a pic of the ol girl for those that asked.

**Stocker** · 10-31-2014, 03:53 PM

Appears to be a good solid truck. At the end of the day, all that matters is that you are happy with it (and it sounds like you are). It's my understanding from many years ago that TH400 was developed to handle the increased torque of a BBC, and not because of any TH350 issues. My K20 has a TH350, and I have never once thought gee, I sure wish it had a TH400.

54belair · 10-31-2014, 04:24 PM

I would be upset. However, I would be more upset with myself. In an honest and and truthful world you could expect to trust anything a seller told you, unfortunately in Our world you cannot. Now, with that said--It could have been an honest mistake. Ive found that most guys cant tell the difference most of the time.
Always remember an old adage------Let the buyer beware!!!

**special-K** · 10-31-2014, 08:22 PM

My '72 k2500 spent it's first life being used to tow a 5th wheel camper over the Sierra Nevadas and into the desert. It has an aux. cooler and a trans temp gauge, which shows the owner took his towing seriously. I don't know what his experiences were, but I have owned it since '01, work it hard, and it pulls strong and shifts tight. I like the ratios better in a TH350 also. You and that truck will be just fine.

Bowed · 10-31-2014, 09:49 PM

I would think it was most likely an honest mistake . A lot of people mix up stuff like that . Remember too that even though the TH400 was the big brother trans , the TH350 has it's own bragging rights over the TH400 in some other ways . I would be happy with the TH350 .

72 K20 · 11-01-2014, 08:36 PM

I was under the belief that the TH350 was the only automatic available for the 4 X 4 trucks. I know they could be swapped in.

**aotte1** · 11-01-2014, 08:59 PM

Just FYI for newer trucks.

The 1986, K30 SRW diesel came with turbo 400. CUCV diesel K5 blazers also has turbo 400.

Les

**aotte1** · 11-01-2014, 09:02 PM

The turbo 400's mentioned above, also came with heavy duty cases. Info in case looking to swap one in.

Les

jjzepplin · 11-01-2014, 09:37 PM

Yes the TH350 t-case(NP205) will not bolt up to a TH400. The TH400 case has a larger input bearing and the case is machined larger for it and a different input shaft.

10-31-2014, 01:29 PM	#26
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? I'd say lesson learned. When I go look at these trucks (or anything else) I take a good magnet and a FLASHLIGHT. I haven't looked at one in the dark but if I did I would still have the flashlight. If the seller states the motor has been rebuilt I also take a set of appropriate valve cover gaskets and some rtv sealant and yes, I'm pulling the valve covers so we will see if the seller speaks with a forked tongue. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-31-2014, 02:28 PM	#27
FireDave Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 7	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? Points taken. I bid on the truck after a Budweiser too many. Talked with the seller on phone. I know it's my bad for not checking when I picked it up. Have had great luck in the past. Either way I still have a smile on my face every time I start it let alone drive it. Most likely not worth the hassle to deal with seller/eBay. Here is a pic of the ol girl for those that asked. Attached Images

10-31-2014, 03:53 PM	#28
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,731	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? Appears to be a good solid truck. At the end of the day, all that matters is that you are happy with it (and it sounds like you are). It's my understanding from many years ago that TH400 was developed to handle the increased torque of a BBC, and not because of any TH350 issues. My K20 has a TH350, and I have never once thought gee, I sure wish it had a TH400. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-31-2014, 04:24 PM	#29
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? I would be upset. However, I would be more upset with myself. In an honest and and truthful world you could expect to trust anything a seller told you, unfortunately in Our world you cannot. Now, with that said--It could have been an honest mistake. Ive found that most guys cant tell the difference most of the time. Always remember an old adage------Let the buyer beware!!! __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

10-31-2014, 08:22 PM	#30
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? My '72 k2500 spent it's first life being used to tow a 5th wheel camper over the Sierra Nevadas and into the desert. It has an aux. cooler and a trans temp gauge, which shows the owner took his towing seriously. I don't know what his experiences were, but I have owned it since '01, work it hard, and it pulls strong and shifts tight. I like the ratios better in a TH350 also. You and that truck will be just fine. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-31-2014, 09:49 PM	#31
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? I would think it was most likely an honest mistake . A lot of people mix up stuff like that . Remember too that even though the TH400 was the big brother trans , the TH350 has it's own bragging rights over the TH400 in some other ways . I would be happy with the TH350 .

11-01-2014, 08:36 PM	#32
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? I was under the belief that the TH350 was the only automatic available for the 4 X 4 trucks. I know they could be swapped in.

11-01-2014, 08:59 PM	#33
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? Just FYI for newer trucks. The 1986, K30 SRW diesel came with turbo 400. CUCV diesel K5 blazers also has turbo 400. Les Last edited by aotte1; 11-01-2014 at 09:05 PM.

11-01-2014, 09:02 PM	#34
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? The turbo 400's mentioned above, also came with heavy duty cases. Info in case looking to swap one in. Les Last edited by aotte1; 11-01-2014 at 09:08 PM.

11-01-2014, 09:37 PM	#35
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: How mad should I be, if at all? Yes the TH350 t-case(NP205) will not bolt up to a TH400. The TH400 case has a larger input bearing and the case is machined larger for it and a different input shaft. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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