1955 Chevy 3 speed transmission question truck or car V8 or six

[jollyold]

I have a casting 3845122 Transmission to put in my 1956 210.I was noticing in Colvins book a difference in the internal gears for six or V8.How can I tell if this trans was for a six cylinder or V8 or truck from the numbers outside?Thanks

[Rick_L]

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I think the 6 and V8 transmissions were the same, with a 2.94 first gear.

Not sure on the trucks but I think the same applies.

Make sure your transmission's bearing retainer is the correct 4-7/8" diameter, and that the hole in the bellhousing is the same. Also that you have a car bellhousing and not a truck one. A car bellhousing has 2 bolt holes on each side for the motor mounts and the truck has only one on each side.

[jollyold]

Thank you

[slowfinger]

Talking about transmisions, I have a clutch quick question. Haven't put a clutch in for a while....Does the throw out bearing have a leafspring clip retainer? Or does the trans input shaft hold it or the fork hold it in place in place? Remind me please. Thanks Georg

[markm]

There are retaining clips on the fork that hold bearing in place. It slides on front bearing retainer.