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1963chevyc20 · 04-15-2014, 08:05 PM

It all started when I. Decided to go for my old 63 c20. I took a 20 mile trip to town. I picked up my newly purchased AR-15 and headed home. As I was pulling into the drive I decided to try something I.had bot done before and wanted to do. I would do a perlite in reverse! I revved the engine up, fixed that clutch let it out to take off and POP! Truck died. I started it back up and was just going to park it. I taped the gas and nothing happened. It didn't move! Oh. It was in neutral? Ok. Shifted to reverse to back it in to the barn and taped the gas while letting out the clutch. Vroooom! That's all that occurrd. At that time my sister ran out and said "something just Dell out from under you're truck!". Worried I jumped out to see a large puddle of oil and reverse laying in the dirt! Now my original 3 on the tree is no more! I am VERRY upset! It still runs and drives in 1st 2nd and3rd. Can I fix it?

1963chevyc20 · 04-15-2014, 08:08 PM

perlite. Mention to say peal!

71swb4x4 · 04-15-2014, 08:21 PM

Find another three speed, most people have to give them away, so you should be able to find one pretty cheap.
Next time you go to peel out remember you have a 50 year old truck, you will find the weakest link.

66Submarine · 04-15-2014, 08:27 PM

Not a great idea, as you learned. Reverse isn't intended to see a lot of abuse (or any, really) and isn't real strong. If there's stuff on the ground I'd say that trans is probably only good for whatever spare parts aren't broken. You'll obviously need a new case, and as cheap and (relatively) plentiful as these are, I'd say your best bet is to just find another good one for $50-100 and plug it in there. I don't think trying to repair the broken case would be a good idea.

HumphreyMurdoch · 04-15-2014, 08:28 PM

Too bad you aren't closer, I've got 2 in my basement you can have!

Slow Build · 04-15-2014, 09:42 PM

If it's revving without much pedal input you might want to check the motor mounts.

1963chevyc20 · 04-15-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HumphreyMurdoch

Too bad you aren't closer, I've got 2 in my basement you can have!

Is there any possabyle way you can see if you can shp to me? My stupidnss was not at good timing. That is my only running truck. Have a 71 camaro. Motor in in peaces in box tho.

1963chevyc20 · 04-15-2014, 11:39 PM

Moter mounts fine. It does not rxcelarate like you are thinking.

1963chevyc20 · 04-15-2014, 11:42 PM

Would it de fine to drive until I get a new trans?

**PGSigns** · 04-16-2014, 06:44 AM

It is just going to loose all the oil and shread itself into more pieces. I would get looking today.
Jimmy

Bears63 · 04-16-2014, 09:35 AM

The last three 3-speed trannsmissions I had went to the scrapyard. I couldn't give the things away. Look for about an hour in any town in this country and you will find one somewhere.

Old Truck Man · 04-16-2014, 09:49 AM

Reverse is very weak in the early Muncie three speeds. You cant drive it because you dong have any trans oil. Now if Ya could find the broken pieces and stick then back with JB Weld you could refill it with 90 weight. You michr check at your local scrapper recycler. they may have a trans. Actually I like the early three speeds they have a lower first gear than the later Saginaw trans.

Old Truck Man · 04-16-2014, 09:53 AM

Ok now I see that your truck is a C20. I would look for a granny four speed it will make hauling & towing much better.

1963chevyc20 · 04-16-2014, 11:23 AM

Maybe onday. But my truck was all original. I will just put it 3 on the tree again

1963chevyc20 · 04-16-2014, 11:44 AM

And can any one show picks or a vidieo on how to remone my trans and hot to hook up a 3 on the tree? Don't know how!!

Kyle@FTP · 04-22-2014, 10:06 AM

1963chevyc20 I have a 3spd for you. Just pay shipping and its all yours.

Also, empty your PM box.

**Mathew21** · 04-22-2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@FTP

1963chevyc20 I have a 3spd for you. Just pay shipping and its all yours.

Also, empty your PM box.

That's really cool of you.

sick boy · 04-22-2014, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@FTP

1963chevyc20 I have a 3spd for you. Just pay shipping and its all yours.

Also, empty your PM box.

Nice. Thats what its all about. Members helping members

1963chevyc20 · 04-24-2014, 12:27 PM

thanks everyone!!! it really helped as this was an un expected expennce!

1963chevyc20 · 05-16-2014, 10:03 AM

here is the damage

1963c-10 · 05-16-2014, 10:06 AM

Yeah, you'll need a new main case....better just look for another trans.

1963chevyc20 · 05-16-2014, 10:12 AM

that is what i am going to do

04-15-2014, 08:05 PM	#1
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	What the heck was that!!! It all started when I. Decided to go for my old 63 c20. I took a 20 mile trip to town. I picked up my newly purchased AR-15 and headed home. As I was pulling into the drive I decided to try something I.had bot done before and wanted to do. I would do a perlite in reverse! I revved the engine up, fixed that clutch let it out to take off and POP! Truck died. I started it back up and was just going to park it. I taped the gas and nothing happened. It didn't move! Oh. It was in neutral? Ok. Shifted to reverse to back it in to the barn and taped the gas while letting out the clutch. Vroooom! That's all that occurrd. At that time my sister ran out and said "something just Dell out from under you're truck!". Worried I jumped out to see a large puddle of oil and reverse laying in the dirt! Now my original 3 on the tree is no more! I am VERRY upset! It still runs and drives in 1st 2nd and3rd. Can I fix it?

04-15-2014, 08:08 PM	#2
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! perlite. Mention to say peal!

04-15-2014, 08:21 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What the heck was that!!! Find another three speed, most people have to give them away, so you should be able to find one pretty cheap. Next time you go to peel out remember you have a 50 year old truck, you will find the weakest link. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-15-2014, 08:27 PM	#4
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: What the heck was that!!! Not a great idea, as you learned. Reverse isn't intended to see a lot of abuse (or any, really) and isn't real strong. If there's stuff on the ground I'd say that trans is probably only good for whatever spare parts aren't broken. You'll obviously need a new case, and as cheap and (relatively) plentiful as these are, I'd say your best bet is to just find another good one for $50-100 and plug it in there. I don't think trying to repair the broken case would be a good idea. __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

04-15-2014, 08:28 PM	#5
HumphreyMurdoch Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murphy, MO Posts: 172	Re: What the heck was that!!! Too bad you aren't closer, I've got 2 in my basement you can have!

04-15-2014, 09:42 PM	#6
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What the heck was that!!! If it's revving without much pedal input you might want to check the motor mounts. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

04-15-2014, 11:39 PM	#8
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! Moter mounts fine. It does not rxcelarate like you are thinking.

04-15-2014, 11:42 PM	#9
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! Would it de fine to drive until I get a new trans?

04-16-2014, 06:44 AM	#10
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: What the heck was that!!! It is just going to loose all the oil and shread itself into more pieces. I would get looking today. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-16-2014, 09:35 AM	#11
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: What the heck was that!!! The last three 3-speed trannsmissions I had went to the scrapyard. I couldn't give the things away. Look for about an hour in any town in this country and you will find one somewhere. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

04-16-2014, 09:49 AM	#12
Old Truck Man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pocahontas Arkansas Posts: 684	Re: What the heck was that!!! Reverse is very weak in the early Muncie three speeds. You cant drive it because you dong have any trans oil. Now if Ya could find the broken pieces and stick then back with JB Weld you could refill it with 90 weight. You michr check at your local scrapper recycler. they may have a trans. Actually I like the early three speeds they have a lower first gear than the later Saginaw trans.

04-16-2014, 09:53 AM	#13
Old Truck Man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pocahontas Arkansas Posts: 684	Re: What the heck was that!!! Ok now I see that your truck is a C20. I would look for a granny four speed it will make hauling & towing much better.

04-16-2014, 11:23 AM	#14
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! Maybe onday. But my truck was all original. I will just put it 3 on the tree again

04-16-2014, 11:44 AM	#15
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! And can any one show picks or a vidieo on how to remone my trans and hot to hook up a 3 on the tree? Don't know how!!

04-22-2014, 10:06 AM	#16
Kyle@FTP Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Escondido Posts: 700	Re: What the heck was that!!! 1963chevyc20 I have a 3spd for you. Just pay shipping and its all yours. Also, empty your PM box.



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04-24-2014, 12:27 PM	#19
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! thanks everyone!!! it really helped as this was an un expected expennce!

05-16-2014, 10:03 AM	#20
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! here is the damage Attached Images

05-16-2014, 10:06 AM	#21
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What the heck was that!!! Yeah, you'll need a new main case....better just look for another trans. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-16-2014, 10:12 AM	#22
1963chevyc20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: durant oklahoma Posts: 277	Re: What the heck was that!!! that is what i am going to do

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