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Manual Transmissions Operate Better With The Right Lubricant

November 4th, 2009

Manual Transmissions For Sale

[/caption] One of the problems that occurs with manual transmissions in specific, is the lack of knowledge in what type of lubrication to use. For instance many people notice their cars or trucks are ’sticky’ or ‘hard’ to shift when it is cold out. On the opposite end, when [...]
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Manual Transmissions for Sale at Wholesale Cost..

November 3rd, 2009
Contrary to popular belief, modern manual transmissions are equally as complicated as an automatic transmission. We call modern transmissions “constant mesh transmissions”. Examing the picture below:

Manual Transmissions For Sale

[/caption] We can see how the gears are meshed together all the time. Which is why we call them ‘constant mesh’. There is no [...]
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Inside a ZF 5-Speed Manual Transmission..

September 16th, 2009
When Ford introduced the ZF 5 speed manual transmission to their line up of trucks in the ’80s, it started an evolution of light duty truck transmissions towards 5 forward speeds. Until then, except for the huge Semi’s, 4 forward speeds were normal. This ZF transmission has an aluminum case and designed with heady duty [...]
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Where can I Buy a TREMEC TR 3550 / TKO Manual transmission?

September 11th, 2009
This Tremec TR 3550 five-speed overdrive manual transmission was developed using state-of-the-art technology and is ideal for specialty sports cars equipped with high torque engines. Basically it replaces the Muncie “M” series 4 speed transmissions of the ’60s and 70s, which includes a Borg Warner T-10. Which is a clone of the “M” series Chevy [...]
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Manual Transmissions: just put a full clutch kit in my wifes…

September 8th, 2009
Here is a question or problem that I got asked a lot as the owner of of a transmission rebuilding and repair shop for 25 plus years. It always happens when someone who does not have knowledge or tools (and does not respect the ability of a good mechanic, I mean would you do your [...]
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Tremec Manual Transmissions for sale: TR-4050

September 7th, 2009
The TREMEC TR-4050 is a 5-speed manual transmission for longitudinal engine rear wheel drive trucks. It includes one overdrive gear and a light-weight aluminum housing. It is manufactured by Transmission Technologies Corporation. Applications * Chevrolet Silverado C3500 HD * Dodge Ram 3500 and 4000 This five-speed transmission was developed using [...]
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Manual Transmission and differential service procedures..

August 28th, 2009
TSB:   DT–2005-12-08 Date: 10/21/2005 Subject:  Automotive Differential and Manual Transmission Oil Drain and Flushing Procedures Technical Service Bulletin OBJECTIVE: To describe the correct differential and manual transmis- sion oil change procedures for  synthetic gear lubes. ISSUES: The use of improper flushing procedures can cause short- ened oil drain intervals and contamination, increased wear and foaming.  By using proper flushing procedures with synthetic gear lubes, maximum gear bearing and [...]
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Manual transmission question: Mitsubishi Gallant 5 speed

August 22nd, 2009
We received this question on a Mitsubishi Gallant 5 speed transmission, however the problem is common to certain other manual transmissions. In most cases the solution is the same. In all cases the diagnosis is done the same way. Question: I have a Mitsubishi Gallant with a semi-new engine, and just about everything else has replaced. [...]
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Manual transmissions: 5 speed shifting complaint…

August 16th, 2009
Here is a complaint we used to hear regularly, especially on hi-performance cars or cars that get driven to ‘hard’ with manual transmissions. Complaint: Grinds going into 2nd & 3rd Gear anytime above 5000 rpm’s Upon teardown of the unit, we found 8 synchro teeth broke off of 2nd gear where the sliding hub locks onto the [...]
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Chevy Manual transmissions. Muncie Series..

July 26th, 2009
My earliest experience with ‘somebody‘ needing a transmission for sale, was actually the time I broke the transmission in my dads 1966 Dodge wagon. ‘Just moving it up‘ in the driveway! I did not even have a drivers license back then. That car had an automatic transmission in it, but I had terrific skills at [...]
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