3 sp transmission

[Guest]

Is the 3 speed transmission (column shift) any good? Looking at a '68 with this transmission and 302. Seems odd for this type of vehicle; just wondering if it is something I should be worried about. Thanks

 

[admin]

That's the only transmission you'll find in a stock '68. The 3 on the tree shifter takes a little getting used to, especially if it's worn and loose. Converting to a floor shift is fairly simple and can make a huge improvement in drivability, assuming you don't care about staying totally stock.<br><br>The tranny itself is a pretty strong unit. Many people will swap in other manuals transmissions, but it's usually to gain better gearing (over drive or a creeper 1st gear)

 

[Hnrys69]

I loved the 3 on the tree shifting, was nice cause not many could drive my truck. The 3 speed isnt bad, but when it goes, replace it with an auto or nice 4 speed.

 

[67halfcab]

I never had any problems with my 3spd in my 70' or 71' and like the Admin said they do get tricky to shift when the shifter is worn. <br><br>Buy it and convert it to a floor shifter. You'll love it.

 

[6677ebman]

Every Bronco made from '66-'72 had a 3 sp/column, I respect that, and I think they're great transmissions, I might've seen one tear up, ever, and it was probably abused. It's a nostalgia thing, I'd keep it on the column.

 

[alsroadster]

Anybody know what's involved in rebuilding linkage?

 

[Madgyver]

I'm still driving my daily driver 77 with the original 3 on tree. That's right not everyone knows how to shift it!! Younger valets don't bother thinking it's an automatic untill they see three pedals. ;D

 

[jasondemitri]

i use the three on the tree for a security system lol....

 

[ryansbronco]

the floor shifts kit worked well in my 66. When the clutch went i went for the np435. I still have the 3 stuff <br>never know what i might do. ;D

 

[jasondemitri]

hey bones, what would you take for the floor shifter?

 

[ryansbronco]

For a guy on this web site FREE. I can take it to SOB6 if you want. It may need a bolt or 2 but the linkage and mount etc(all the big stuff is in the back of my bronco)<br>

 

[TMC]

Alsroadster,<br><br>You can buy a shift tube kit which includes bearings for about $125. When I purchased my bronco it would'nt shift out of 2nd. Pretty easy to do. It now shifts like a million bucks! <br><br>Paul

 

[jasondemitri]

it would be great if i could get it from you, but im not going to sob this year, im getting married on the 7th and i suggested sob for the honeymoon so were going to vegas. you can see how much say i have in the relationship! lol anyways, i could swing down in a couple weeks and chat broncos for a while. i just have to wait till after the wedding, its a little crazy right now.

 

[ryansbronco]

Congrats I'll put in in the shop so it dose not get muffed.<br>I'll shoot some photos @ SOB and we can have good ol BS anytime.