3spd trans trouble

[LA 66]

Hey fellas! It's been quite a while since I've been around the site. New format looks good!

The truck's been running great since I finished the rebuild last year. In fact, it's back in daily driver service (the Jetta finally crapped out).

I started noticing some symptoms from trans in the last week. The 'whine' of reverse has changed and gotten louder and it's been jumping out of third gear when I transition from power to coasting.

Anyone know of a good parts kit source and/or a good tutorial on the Ford 3spds?

Since I have to drive it every day, I guess I'll be looking for a good core to rebuild.

[R Pope]

Might just be out of lube?

[LA 66]

I wish it were that easy. Lube is good. Though, it is leaking out the front seal now.

[BigBadDad]

I have a straight 3 speed from behind a 66 352 on Craigslist right now for $40. (Roanoke Va. You coming my way anytime soon?)

[foodstick]

These transmissions are pretty common.. I'd just grab another and go for it..

[ICEMAN6166]

These transmissions are pretty common.. I'd just grab another and go for it..

make sure its from a 65-up 2wd truck
the earlier ones and the 65/66 4x4 have a different input shaft
also there are some with a slip yoke and some with a bolt on yoke on the rear.

[LA 66]

I've found out about the differences already. The only thing I can find around here is completely worn out, has a bolt on yoke and is apparently worth its weight in gold. I need one with a slip yoke.

Hopefully I will find one between here and north AL. I'm planning a trip up there in a couple weeks.

[jkimbrel65]

I have a few lying around.Where in N al are you going?

Mike

[LA 66]

I have a few lying around.Where in N al are you going?

Mike

Athens! We'll be staying with friends in Cullman and traveling up to Athens for the Fiddler's Convention Friday and Saturday.

[jkimbrel65]

we will be there too Got room for a tranny going back?

Mike

[fire truck]

If you don't get one, I'll bring you one on my monthly journey to pcola.....

[LA 66]

we will be there too Got room for a tranny going back?

Mike

...even if my wife has to hold it in her lap! Sent you a PM. We'll be in Athens Friday.

IIf you don't get one, I'll bring you one on my monthly journey to pcola.....
If you don't get one, I'll bring you one on my monthly journey to pcola.....

TJ, it's been a while! We still need to meet up sometime.

I have a straight 3 speed from behind a 66 352 on Craigslist right now for $40. (Roanoke Va. You coming my way anytime soon?)

Thanks for the offer. Roanoke is a bit of drive. You never know, though, seems like I'm always on the road.

[LA 66]

Met up with 'jkimbrel65' on Saturday. I hope those you who haven't met him get the chance sometime. Nice fella... plus his truck is absolutely cherry!

Mike set me up with a good trans for my slick! Thanks again Mike!

[jkimbrel65]

Glad to help Matthew.Was good meeting you.

Mike

[fire truck]

Did it come with Gatorade?

[Harper]

clutch and power train locally in Pcola has a rebuild kit or should have. Also they can rebuild it if you dont feel like fooling with it. give em a call. We (our old late model mustang shop) did a lot of business with Jesse in Mobile, they also have one in spanish fort al i belive.
good luck