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Do any of you have an issue with the 3-4 shift? I find my truck likes to be double clutched on this shift and is prone to "grinding" if you don't get the angle just right.
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Spicer 3053A shifting problems
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Are you certain the clutch is adjusted right? Maybe not releasing all the way?
The only time I get grinding is if I try to shift too fast. Try giving it a "two count" between 3-4.
The only time I get grinding is if I try to shift too fast. Try giving it a "two count" between 3-4.
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@brianp,
mine does not like that shift too, but there was also a lot of synchronizer gold in the oil when I changed it... I think I will do an overhaul in winter...
Arno
mine does not like that shift too, but there was also a lot of synchronizer gold in the oil when I changed it... I think I will do an overhaul in winter...
Arno
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Anyone have a link to a page that documents removing the input shaft out the back while still in the truck?
thanks.
thanks.
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... out, with transmission still installed - no way!
You won't find such page; the input shaft only comes out to the front of gearbox, after removing the bearing retainer.
G.
Edit: See my post #50: Correction: #3053 input shaft comes out to the back, but only after removing bearing retainer and bearing snap ring (to the front).
You won't find such page; the input shaft only comes out to the front of gearbox, after removing the bearing retainer.
G.
Edit: See my post #50: Correction: #3053 input shaft comes out to the back, but only after removing bearing retainer and bearing snap ring (to the front).
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This is a link to Spicer's page. Look under "service manuals" then go to ES60-5 & CM59 series.
It may help.
http://tdtsupply.com/spicertransmissionpart/spicer-transmission-service-manuals.html
It may help.
http://tdtsupply.com/spicertransmissionpart/spicer-transmission-service-manuals.html
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grinding in any syncro gear is not normal and means something is wrong. i had NEW trans. i built it with ALL NEW parts, yes it was expensive. point is the NEW 4/5 syncro was bad. would not shift 4 or 5 without grinding unless you babied it. replaced with another new syncro and perfect. normally while rolling all 2, 3. 4, 5 shifts will go right in, even right back into 2nd downshift at 10 mph.
and as G says no way input shaft will ever come out the back without removing trans from truck, the bearing has ring around the outside. that is what the front retainer holds bearing in position with.
oh Gerhard, re read your post, you mean rear unless maybe 3052 came out front
and as G says no way input shaft will ever come out the back without removing trans from truck, the bearing has ring around the outside. that is what the front retainer holds bearing in position with.
oh Gerhard, re read your post, you mean rear unless maybe 3052 came out front
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M-35tom, how much was the synchro if you don't mind me asking?
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well, i sell all the trans parts, syncros are $150 plus shipping. pm me for any other parts
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Right so Tom and thanks...! Guess that's called a brain fart...
Should have said: ... won't come out to the back, before removing the bearing retainer and snap ring - to the front..... of course!!
And yes, only the #3052 input shaft can come out both ways, since the gear is smaller than the bearing.
G.
Should have said: ... won't come out to the back, before removing the bearing retainer and snap ring - to the front..... of course!!
And yes, only the #3052 input shaft can come out both ways, since the gear is smaller than the bearing.
G.
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Thanks! Are you sure the ES60-5 & CM59 is the correct transmission? I looked at it real quick and it seems to have a different input shaft and flange.
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not the same trans at all. ES60 and CM59 are MUCH larger than 3053. the 3053 is not a CM series trans, CM stands for constant mesh as in 1st and also reverse. the 3053 is much older, the last year the 3*53 was made for civilian use was 1965. the military version has wider gears (approx 1/8") 3053 is rated for 300 ft lb torque, obviously it can handle much more.
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Wouldn't the procedure be the same?
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since it is a different design transmission, it would not be exactly the same. only the basic stuff. why not just use the manual written just for the 3053.
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I couldn't find one.
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Neither could I ...............
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right, 34-1 is the 3053 and 34 without the -1 is 3052. 52 is direct drive in 5th, 53 is OD in 5th
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Thanks! As long as I have been collecting and organizing TM's for these trucks. I keep finding more!