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Leaking 3-speed transmission #279652 05/31/13 05:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 102 CA aristech OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP aristech Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 102 CA	I wanted to know the best way to keep the 3 speed transmission from leaking. I had mine rebuilt but it is leaking everywhere. It shifts fine but it leaks like crazy any help would be great. Thanks in advance 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan Country Club 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan 1948 Chevrolet 1/2 ton truck

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Re: Leaking 3-speed transmission aristech #279665 05/31/13 08:32 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 596 Iowa RichardJ Oil Can Mechanic
RichardJ Oil Can Mechanic Joined: May 2011 Posts: 596 Iowa	Originally Posted by aristech I wanted to know the best way to keep the 3 speed transmission from leaking. I had mine rebuilt but it is leaking everywhere. It shifts fine but it leaks like crazy any help would be great. Thanks in advance A rebuilt transmission should not leak! To rebuild means to replace all the seals and gaskets along with all the needed mechanical parts. Are there cracks in the housing? Whoever rebuilt it should fix it for free. Richard Waverly, IA

Re: Leaking 3-speed transmission RichardJ #279904 06/03/13 09:58 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,294 Hubbard,Ohio chevy1937 ChatMaster - 1,000
chevy1937 ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,294 Hubbard,Ohio	There is a shaft that is exposed to the outside (back) of the transmission. If the shaft is worn or the bore is sloppy,it will leak. I cleaned mine with paint thinner and covered it with silicone.

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