geopcanuk Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 I'd like to swap out my 4 spd tranny and put in a syncro.I have a 49 1 ton and was wondering if there is anything out there that I might be able to hunt down at the wreckers,etc.that would work in these trucks. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 Find a 4 speed from a 51 - 53 Dodge truck. It'll be syncronized and it'll bolt right in. Merle Quote
geopcanuk Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks Merle,I'm going to look at one today but the owner is not sure if it is syncro or not.Is there any way of telling the difference by just looking at it.I will try to take some pics. Quote
Young Ed Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 I forget which is which but one has an angled drain plug and one flat. You'd want the opposite of what you have currently. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 The quick tell it the drain plug. Pointing down at a 45 degree angle = Spur Gear trans. Pointing straight back = Syncro 4 speed. Merle Quote
geopcanuk Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Posted October 11, 2011 Merle Coggins said: The quick tell it the drain plug. Pointing down at a 45 degree angle = Spur Gear trans. Pointing straight back = Syncro 4 speed. Merle I found out from the owner that this tranny is from a '54 1 ton with the drain plug pointing straight back.Mine is a '49 1 ton....would this '54 tranny work in the '49? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 11, 2011 Report Posted October 11, 2011 geopcanuk said: ....would this '54 tranny work in the '49? I can't say for certain, but I believe it would fit. I wouldn't be afraid to get it and give it a try. Merle Quote
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