Need a New Forward Drum
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Need a New Forward Drum This is out of my 76 K5 Blazer. I figured I would post here see if anyone knows.
I am in need of a forward drum. I would prefer an OEM replacement. Anyone know where to get one?
I am in need of a forward drum. I would prefer an OEM replacement. Anyone know where to get one?
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Ebay seller powertrainpartsplus has them around $75. For a '76 you need a 298mm input shaft drum, NOT the new 300mm input shaft.
I see brand new 300mm ones for $120, but don't know the part number for your 298mm one. Even the dealer price is only $175.
I see brand new 300mm ones for $120, but don't know the part number for your 298mm one. Even the dealer price is only $175.
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I'm not sure if its an original trans.
I found 15S143798 on the edge of the bell housing.
From what I can find is 1 I think is Chevy. 5 would be 75. S no idea then the last numbers should be the the last 6 vins of the car it came from.
I found 15S143798 on the edge of the bell housing.
From what I can find is 1 I think is Chevy. 5 would be 75. S no idea then the last numbers should be the the last 6 vins of the car it came from.
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Apparently Monster Transmission sells just the forward drum for 53 bucks. Then I can just use my current input shaft.
Or TSR has a forward clutch plus input for 60 bucks.
Or TSR has a forward clutch plus input for 60 bucks.
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The fit of the input shaft into the drum is critical or you will have leaks which will quickly ruin the trans. As far as I know, GM only sells the drum with the input shaft as one part #. Make sure the PATC drum is not a Chinese knockoff.
