pickup tranny noise

1980 CHEVROLET TRUCK
180,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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SPLATTGRAPHICS
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The column-shift manual 3 speed Saginaw tranny in my half-ton '80 chevy pickup has been getting steadily noisier for the last few months, and has done its work well. Should I pull it and replace bearings, or just find a junker and swap it out? Also, is it possible or desirable to switch to a four on the floor, if it will gain me some better fuel mileage?
Dec 15, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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GOODFELLAS1957
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top end will be better with another gear fuel milege mabe lower rpm at high speed (55)
Dec 15, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Rebuild the box you've got and spend your money on the good things in life.
Dec 15, 2010 at 5:49 PM
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