Re: 5-speed transmission??

["Linda Van Ceylon" <equine_athletes@hotmail.com>]

>From: Petdoc6 <Petdoc6@aol.com>
>Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 09:08:21 EST
>To: ridecamp@endurance.net
>Subject: 5-speed transmission??
>
>I have the opportunity to purchase a 96 diesel Chevie that is big 
enough to
>solve my overload problems when pulling a gooseneck.  Are there any 
problems
>associated with a 5-speed vs and automatic?
>
>

Yes, stay away from the 5-speed in the GM products.  I have a '93 GMC 
diesel and was highly discouraged from buying the 5-speed, by the 
dealer.  Back in the '93 they were problems.  I'm only talking GM 
products here.  I thought I'd never want an automatic to haul with but I 
like it better than any tranny I've had.  GM's 401 tranny is the same 
one they use in the big public transport buses here.  My transmission 
specialist says they are the best one there is for the job.

If you do get a 5-speed GM.  Make sure you have a really super duper 
heavy duty clutch.  Plus make sure the reverse gear is low enough that 
you can back-up slowly without having to burn your clutch.  When I had 
my old GMC I had to put in a new clutch every year, because the reverse 
gear liked to move at 5+ mph.  I can't back my trailer that fast, so 
would have to burn the clutch every time I parked it.

Just some things to look into.


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