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TwoFiftyShifter · 05-17-2016, 04:35 PM

I have 3.08 gears so I take off in 1st when uphill, and sometimes on flat ground. I can still take off in 2nd anywhere though because I'm halfway decent with the clutch.

Tom · 05-17-2016, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Do you guys typically start off in 1st gear with the SM465? Seems like it would be done in less than 50 feet.

If by 1st you mean compound low gear, no, people don't do that. 1st gear [what I think your reffering to as 2nd out of 4 total] is the same ratio as a normal trans 1st gear, no reason not to use it regardless of rear end ratio unless your towing large weight.

cheepin · 05-17-2016, 11:21 PM

My 77 suburban,88 crew cab I had were both 465/205s. My current 84 crew is 465/205 and the 87 Suburban we just stripped was 465/208. My 87 suburban is th400. Along with the 79 and 86 Subs I had.

Jrgunn5150 · 05-17-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Do you guys typically start off in 1st gear with the SM465? Seems like it would be done in less than 50 feet.

All of mine were labeled L-1-2-3

bL.A.zer90045 · 05-17-2016, 11:50 PM

i have 4 sets of manual pedal set-ups,as well as 3 sm465's

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D13 · 05-18-2016, 06:14 AM

77 is 3 on the tree tree light duty
81 is 3OTT HD
2wd aluminum case hydro clutch A833 sitting in shed, next to
4wd iron case A833

Keith Seymore · 05-18-2016, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrgunn5150

All of mine were labeled L-1-2-3

Yes - I think technically it is considered a three speed with a creeper gear.

K

TwoFiftyShifter · 05-18-2016, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

If by 1st you mean compound low gear, no, people don't do that. 1st gear [what I think your reffering to as 2nd out of 4 total] is the same ratio as a normal trans 1st gear, no reason not to use it regardless of rear end ratio unless your towing large weight.

People do! I just like rowing the extra gear maybe...

1976gmc20 · 05-18-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Do you guys typically start off in 1st gear with the SM465? Seems like it would be done in less than 50 feet.

No - virtually never!

Unless starting on a steep hill or pulling some awful load, or on some rough road where you need to go slow (my C20 can go most places that the 4x4's go).

Heck, with the engine warmed up I hardly go 50 feet when starting out it second gear, before shifting to third.

Depends on the axle ratio(s) of course - I had a K10 that had race car gears for gas mileage

MalibuSSwagon · 05-18-2016, 01:31 PM

Yes I use the Low gear when hauling a load, such as when I was towing cars this weekend. Engagement is much smoother when you have 6000lbs attached to the truck

otherwise in daily driving I don't use it much if at all.

05-17-2016, 04:35 PM	#26
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: How rare is a factory manual trans? I have 3.08 gears so I take off in 1st when uphill, and sometimes on flat ground. I can still take off in 2nd anywhere though because I'm halfway decent with the clutch. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-17-2016, 11:21 PM	#28
cheepin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parachute, CO Posts: 183	Re: How rare is a factory manual trans? My 77 suburban,88 crew cab I had were both 465/205s. My current 84 crew is 465/205 and the 87 Suburban we just stripped was 465/208. My 87 suburban is th400. Along with the 79 and 86 Subs I had. __________________ 1984 1ton 4x4 crew cab dually 6.2 diesel,465,205,D60,D70,1987 3/4ton 4x4 suburban 5.7 FI350,TH400,208,1985 CJ-7 FI406,465,205,D60,FF14, 1970 Jeepster 350,465,205,D44,FF14,

05-17-2016, 11:50 PM	#30
bL.A.zer90045 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: 90045 cali Posts: 568	Re: How rare is a factory manual trans? i have 4 sets of manual pedal set-ups,as well as 3 sm465's....

05-18-2016, 06:14 AM	#31
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: How rare is a factory manual trans? 77 is 3 on the tree tree light duty 81 is 3OTT HD 2wd aluminum case hydro clutch A833 sitting in shed, next to 4wd iron case A833 __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

05-18-2016, 01:31 PM	#35
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: How rare is a factory manual trans? Yes I use the Low gear when hauling a load, such as when I was towing cars this weekend. Engagement is much smoother when you have 6000lbs attached to the truck otherwise in daily driving I don't use it much if at all. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi



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