This is an open or closed driveline truck?
If its closed which my books say a '54 should be, you might check the
universal and drive shaft. Otherwise, I think you need to pull a cover off
the transmission and check for broken parts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "tim" <lloydt@Colorado.EDU>
To: "Ole Truckers" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 9:25 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] it's not the clutch, so what next?
> I had another look (another listen, really) at my clutch problem, and it
> turns out it's not a clutch problem. The gears fully engage, and the
> clutch pedal moves and feels like it should, but there's a bit of a
> clunking noise when I give her some gas while in gear, and no motion in
> any gear. The truck refuses to stall in any gear, as well. I'm thinking
> this may be a problem in the transmission itself. Any suggestions on
> where to look first when I start taking things apart this weekend?
>
> This is on a 1954 Chevy 1/2 ton with the original 4-speed tranny, by the
> way.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Tim Lloyd, lloyd@lasp.colorado.edu
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