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  1. J

    SM465 will not go into 2nd

    One more oddity about this transmission or drivetrain is that when I'm in reverse if the truck is rolling backwards and I press the clutch in the rear tires will completely lock up. once the truck is hot it doesn't do it that often. But I have not read anyone having a transmission binding...
  2. J

    SM465 will not go into 2nd

    I apologize for the late response, for some reason I wasn't notified! I took it apart and I found a bearing inside the front input shaft completely tore itself apart. So I replaced it and the noise went away for a little while but now I faintly hear it again. It did not fix the not going into...
  3. J

    SM465 will not go into 2nd

    I had Triax 75w-90 GL-4 fluid in it before I took it apart
  4. J

    SM465 will not go into 2nd

    Hello everyone! I picked up a sm465 from a guy a while back and he claims that the transmission has been rebuilt a couple years ago and never put into a truck. After i put it into my truck and drove it i found that you can go from 1st (or low) to 2nd just fine and 3-4 are good as well but...
  5. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    Yeah this is getting ridiculous XD
  6. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    update. I filled the transmission last night to come into about 2 quarts on the floor this afternoon. And it's coming from the front of the trans. Probably going to blow this thing up if one more thing goes wrong lol.
  7. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    I took some pictures of it today so I could make sure we were thinking about the same thing. So is this what yall are kind of talking about as far as mounting positions? I put it back it the same as it came out so I didn't think anything should have been different.
  8. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    I am using new hardware. The old stuff that came off the crossmember was nasty and missing a bunch of pieces. I got all new bolts, nuts, and washers for the crossmember. I didn't get any bolts with the transmission so I got some grade 8 bolts like Bucket said earlier and they seemed to fit.
  9. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    Here's a picture of it when I was cutting the floor.
  10. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    I got a high hump cover Im installing right now. And I don't know anything about spacers? I don't think I need the skid plate because i shouldn't be hitting the trans with the road. This truck isn't going to be much for offroading.
  11. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    WE ARE SOO BACK EVERYONE. Got the tranny in last night and the crossmember in today. I lost one of the trans mount bolts so im gonna pick one up from the hardware store tomorrow. But this whole install has been a pain. Thanks to everyone who helped and i will update as i get it going! (Yes I...
  12. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    On the clutch release bearing which orientation should this lobe be pointed?
  13. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

  14. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    *update* I got the new bell housing and it does fit pretty well the clutch fork that came with it works as it should. I attempted to put the transmission in over the weekend but it wouldn't go in due to misalignment of the clutch. I used the doorman clutch alignment tool but it didn't work too...
  15. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    I thought about trying to modify it but getting the old clutch fork would probably cause more problems on my end and I do not want to take any chances (these past few weeks with this thing have been a horrendous chore of wrong parts and trying to make things work). I ended up ordering a bell...
  16. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    I am not too sure what year. I bought the sm465 off him because I was pretty sure they were all the same until the late 80's I think. He said he pulled the bell housing and shifter handle off another truck which I believe was a later 60's model. But the clutch was brand new its just been sitting...
  17. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    Okay so I bought a clutch fork for a 77 thinking that it would fit but I guess these older style bell housings are not as wide. I bought the transmission, bellhousing, clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel off of a gentleman and he told me that they should fit. But now I'm faced with the problem...
  18. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    I thought I did too lol. I've never worked on much gm stuff mainly toyota and motorcycles. So I'm not familiar with all the different styles yet. So far so good though! These trucks are super simple.
  19. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    You guys are actual lifesavers. Thank you soo much!
  20. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    That's weird. I was thinking about it today when I got to the shop so I grabbed some pictures. Do you think I should look into maybe threading these holes?
  21. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    Thanks man! So do I would assume I would need nuts for the bottom two? The bellhousing I got has threads on the top mount holes but none on the bottom. I don't know if I got the wrong one or not.
  22. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    Thank you so much!
  23. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    One more question. What size bolts do I need for the sm465 to go to the bellhousing? I have been reading different answers. Would you or any others have information/pictures or such to share? Thank you guys so much for the help!
  24. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    Gotcha! last night I ordered the cover from Auto Metal Direct so I will see when it gets here.
  25. J

    3 on the tree to sm465 conversion questions

    Okay cool! so I was just going to cut a small hole the size of the shifter to begin with but now I see what you are saying about the top of the transmission needing that extra clearance. I'll try and get one of those ordered. I was going to try and put the engine and transmission in this...

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