transmission nv3500

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    Thinking of grabbing an NV3500 transmission in a junkyard, but might grab one online instead...

    I recently saw a NV3500 transmission in a junkyard on a 4.3L Chevy truck. Would likely be difficult to remove on my own, but might save considerable money. Some transmissions are going for about $1,600-$2,000 for rebuilt units, but don't know if that's a good deal. I have the cash for the...
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    5.3L to NV3500 Problem with internal Slave Cylinder

    I put a junkyard nv3500 ( I dont know the year, but it came with internal salve) to a 1999 GMC 5.3L vortex. I found clutch recommendations and flywheel recommendations on line. I put a 6.0l flywheel and clutch in. I blew out the slave 2 times before shimming the back of the slave with a .125...
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    5 speed swap 4.3 2wd

    Hi, im swapping a Nv3500 into my 93 c1500 2wd with the 4.3 in it, was wondering what all i forsure needed for the swap, just picked up a transmission and new 6 puck clutch tonight for 350$ good deal or no? I know i will need cross member, flywheel, pilot bearing, slave/master/lines. Im not real...
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    Manual transmission no drain plug

    I have a 95 k1500 with 5speed. I assume it is an NV3500. I do know my mechanic had 1 hell of a time with the clutch not engaging. I don’t know if that’s important. Anyways I wanted to change the tranny fluid but I am not finding a drain plug. The plug I am assuming is the fill plug is not the...
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    1990 K1500 Auto to manual swap transmission option help

    Hey all, my transmission went on my 1990 k1500 (5.7). So instead of getting another auto, gonna go for a manual. I've been doing as much research as I could but cannot find anything concrete about which 5 speed transmission can fit my 350tbi. I currently may have the option to purchase pretty...
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    4l80e to nv3500 swap driveshaft problems 99 C2500

    Swapped an nv3500 into my 1999 C2500 reg cab 8 foot bed. Having problems on getting the correct drive shaft length, old one is too short and new(that supposedly fits according to the parts house) is too long. Overall length and carrier bearing positioning is just wrong. Anyone run into this...
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    NV3500 Keeps cracking bellhousing

    I have 1996 Cheyenne 2wd. When I bought it, it had a sm465 4 speed but I decided to put a Nv3500 for some more top end. I have gone through 2 so far and the problem is that the bellhousing keeps cracking. 1st one got stuck in 3rd gear and bellhousing cracked, Picked the 2nd one up at a scrap...

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