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Re: [oletrucks] 3spd tranny problem

To: RobXR250@aol.com, oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 3spd tranny problem
From: Advdesign1@aol.com
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 05:36:44 EDT
In a message dated 06/25/99 09:33:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
RobXR250@aol.com writes:

<< 
 I have a 50 chevy 1/2 ton with a 3spd manual. my problem is that it won't 
 stay in 3rd gear.  >>

Splines on input shaft are worn.  Mating splines on syncronizer drum are also 
worn.  It takes just a little bit of wear here to let trans slip out of gear. 
 Years ago I rebuilt the same tranny 3 times before I figured this out.
Bob ADler
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