[Mantriur]

Hello Forum!

I came here, because I need a very specific part for my '71 Chevelle. Problem is, I am a German living in Chile trying to buy US parts with limited technical and language skills. That's language barrier squared plus x.

I managed to import a refurbishing kit for the 3-Speed Saginaw, but it turns out the poor box had been run low on oil for probably 10 or 20 years, so one of the gears has had it. There's probably a reason why classics here are dirt cheap: Getting parts is near impossible.

Could some kind forum member please point me in the right direction to find the two parts resembling the gears between first gear and reverse?

I've attached a pic as proof that yes, they do still have some Chevelles left in Chile.

 

[El Guapo]

Try this guy: http://www.5speeds.com/

 

[JWagner]

Have you got a repair manual that could provide the correct names of the parts you are seeking? I have used this company for manual transmission parts in the past.

http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com/

 

[Mantriur]

No, unfortunately I don't have a repair manual. Finding the parts probably won't be that tough once I know their names. That's my real problem. :/

 

[OH VELLE]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=9JIEFJJYurHZbM&tbnid=5EkfKTIWiIdA8M:&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autozone.com%2Fautozone%2Frepairguides%2FGM-Full-Size-Trucks-1970-1979-Repair-Guide%2FMANUAL-TRANSMISSION%2FTransmission-Assembly%2F_%2FP-0996b43f80cb0d19&ei=Cc_ZUfyOGY_29gTB8YDwDQ&psig=AFQjCNGV94M7DxuKP7ruK3_yTFpA0fa5eA&ust=1373315209451072

Maybe this link will help you — it is an exploded view of a 3 speed with parts and names. Might not be a 70 Chevelle but it may get you on the right track with the parts names you need. HTH

 

[Verle]

Thomas,

Are you talking about the small "reverse idler" gear?
It is one unit that has a small gear on each end. One end runs on the first gear part of the main cluster shaft, the other end is what the reverse gear engages.

 

[Mantriur]

Are you talking about the small "reverse idler" gear?
It is one unit that has a small gear on each end. One end runs on the first gear part of the main cluster shaft, the other end is what the reverse gear engages.

Yep, that's the one! "Reverse idler gear"? Thanks!