t-18 overhaul

peanutman · Post by **peanutman** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:35 pm

I just can't seem to win. my 67 doner truck, got it started today and drove it around the block. Seems to shift good in all gears except 2nd to 3rd, have to stop to shift into 3rd. What's wrong with it maybe a synconizer

Also alittle noisey in third. Searched the dfw area all day for a doner 3 speed and drive shaft no luck. I'M so fustrated at this point i'm not sure what to do.

How hard or costly is the t-18 to overhaul

At least with this doner truck i have everything i need to get my 70 back on the road. Just don't what the blank to do

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:32 pm

T-18's are from what I have been told one of the easier transmissions to rebuild.

Do a google search and there are at least 3 sites IIRC that show you step by step how to do it.

peanutman · Post by **peanutman** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:42 pm

Thanks spartman i think i am going to stick w/ the t-18. All i have learned about it seems to point to a good solid tranny,

Redcap · Post by **Redcap** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:04 pm

The T18 is a good, reliable, tough-as-nails trans. Easy to rebuild too.

peanutman · Post by **peanutman** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:45 am

Hey redcap thanks for the reply. You seem to know some about the t-18 and say it's easy to rebuild. iv'e never rebuilt a tranny and looking at the rebuild instructions i will need some bearing pullers etc, or is there ways to get around buying tools i may only use once. Please educate me. Thanks!

Redcap · Post by **Redcap** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:26 pm

peanutman wrote:Hey redcap thanks for the reply. You seem to know some about the t-18 and say it's easy to rebuild. iv'e never rebuilt a tranny and looking at the rebuild instructions i will need some bearing pullers etc, or is there ways to get around buying tools i may only use once. Please educate me. Thanks!

Sometimes, your local auto parts shops will rent out those tools you only need once. Never hurts to ask if they will, that way you don't have to spend a ton of money on them. Also, check with forum members in your area! This place is full of great people and most of us are very willing to help if we can!