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    Frost plug replacement

    What types of frost plugs have you used to replace a failed one while the engine is in place? How well have they worked?
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    What type of ATF to use in a standard?

    I just put Dextron III in mine. It is backwards compatible with the Type A in the FSM. When I look into the original trans from my car, it look beautiful inside. It had 125K on it.
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    8-10 mpg

    I have the same engine in my 66. I get 18 MPG (Canadian Gallon). But it is a 3-speed standard.
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    I decided to not to redowel the bellhousing. It is at the top limit of allowable tolerance. I didn't want to pull the engine to get the upper dowel. And also what #commando1 said. However, when I was playing with the trans on the floor, I noticed something. With it in neutral, turning the input...
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    The transmission is out and I measured the bellhousing runout to be 0.008" I have the offset dowels. But, how do I remove the old dowels? Any method that worked well for anyone?
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    What type of ATF to use in a standard?

    What does Passon lube consist of that makes it so good?
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    That is the statement I was looking for. So now I can chase what I am suspecting. When I bought this car, the engine was done. I replaced it with a 68 383 from a 727 car. That required a pilot bushing adapter and a needle bearing type pilot. The drilling in the crank appeared deep enough. The...
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    Did this cause the shaft to ride hard to one side of the pilot bushing, and keep the input shaft turning?
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    Just curious, why was the prior transmission replaced or rebuilt? It was slipping out of second on deceleration. I had another 745 from a 66 Newport rebuilt. I understand the frustration in the current transmission not working as easily as the prior one did. I suspect something internal...
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    I would say both. Coming out of first for sure. Nope; no grinding. Yes; I rebuilt the column. Smooth as can be. Yes I remember that being the case.
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    Yes I do, but no grinding.
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    1966 Newport 3 speed trans woes

    Hello all! I am still having hard shifting with my 3 speed trans. It takes some effort to shift out of first and into second. If I take too long to hit second, it grinds. Second to third is ok Third to second downshift is also difficult. This trans is just rebuilt. My first question is: is it...
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    1966 chrysler 300 / 383 sudden oil pressure loss

    Is the oil pressure gauge and the switch coming from the same tap on the engine? This pressure port could be plugged. A sudden drop in pressure would be caused by something failing. Bearing wear and pump wear would be a gradual deterioration in pressure. Spinning the oil pump through the...
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    383 to 413 engine swap. 65 Monaco

    Now there is a 67 engine in there. You don't have just 1965 motor mounts any more. You will have some conversion setup so you may be missing some parts.
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    727 transmission with an ear or knob at the side? Help

    Also the last year for the rear pump, which meant you could push start the car.
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    Need transmission shaft measurement

    First post on transmission problems Now I pulled the transmission and also the clutch. Clutch all looks fine. The pilot bushing has needle rollers so very low friction. It appears in good shape. I am wondering if the end of the input shaft is bottoming out on the crank. The input shaft appears...
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    Need transmission shaft measurement

    If you happen to have a 833 or 745 transmission laying around, could you take a measurement for me? I trying to troubleshoot a problem and I am wondering if the input shaft is too long. I need the dimension from the transmission case face to the end of the input shaft. Try to be as accurate as...
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    sticking clutch - NOT

    No shafts or gears were replaced. But you make a good point. I will try this after a few miles.
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    sticking clutch - NOT

    So I removed the inspection cover and with the clutch depressed I observed the clutch plate to be free. I then went through the linkage adjustment again, it was then in good shape. Started engine and still the grinding trying to get into gear. So what is left then? The input shaft must be turned...
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