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brothers69c-10 · 11-10-2009, 07:14 PM

I'm new to this area of the board, usually over in the 67-72 portion.
Anyway my Grandpa has an 83 S-10 4x4 and the tranny is taking a crap in it. My question is will a 700r4 out of a fullsize truck work in it?
Any and all information is appreciated.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-10-2009, 10:23 PM

Does it have a 200r-4 or a 700r-4 in it now?

clinebarger · 11-10-2009, 11:06 PM

If it has a 2.8L 60 degree V6 in it... A dual bolt pattern 2004R or a standard
700R4 is not going to fit. best bet is to have it rebuilt

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-11-2009, 12:13 AM

I do believe it is a 2.8 V6. I don't think they started the 4.3 until around 87 or so did they?

clinebarger · 11-11-2009, 12:19 AM

The 4.3 came out in 85 not sure on the S10 but fullsize and astro van had them in 85 with a quadrajet 86 went to TBI

brothers69c-10 · 11-11-2009, 01:06 AM

Its the 2.8, and if you saw the truck you would know that its not worth paying to have the tranny rebuilt. I always just assumed they had 700r4 in them. Found some used ones for around $200 and thought i would kick that idea around a bit.

Damien · 11-11-2009, 05:18 PM

There is a 700r4 for the smaller bell housing. It was used behind the 2.2 in the newer s10. Not sure if the starter mounts on the right or left though. The s10 got the 4.3 in '88. I don't know what trans you have, but I would look for a used one. A salvage yard should be able to tell you what it is. If the truck isn't worth a rebuilt trans, is it worth the work to replace the trans with a used one? S-10s are pretty cheap.

brothers69c-10 · 11-11-2009, 08:13 PM

Well here's the problem with replacing the whole truck. My grandpa bought it new, my grandma picked it out, and that thing has been everywhere. Something like 280,000 miles on it. He won't get rid of it tried that a couple times by buying some used cars, but sold them and kept the truck. So for my grandpa's sake yeah it is worth changing the transmission, but paying to have one rebuilt.

Damien · 11-12-2009, 12:31 PM

Understandable.

11-10-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Transmission question I'm new to this area of the board, usually over in the 67-72 portion. Anyway my Grandpa has an 83 S-10 4x4 and the tranny is taking a crap in it. My question is will a 700r4 out of a fullsize truck work in it? Any and all information is appreciated. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

11-10-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Transmission question Does it have a 200r-4 or a 700r-4 in it now? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-10-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Transmission question If it has a 2.8L 60 degree V6 in it... A dual bolt pattern 2004R or a standard 700R4 is not going to fit. best bet is to have it rebuilt

11-11-2009, 12:13 AM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Transmission question I do believe it is a 2.8 V6. I don't think they started the 4.3 until around 87 or so did they? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-11-2009, 12:19 AM	#5
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Transmission question The 4.3 came out in 85 not sure on the S10 but fullsize and astro van had them in 85 with a quadrajet 86 went to TBI

11-11-2009, 01:06 AM	#6
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Transmission question Its the 2.8, and if you saw the truck you would know that its not worth paying to have the tranny rebuilt. I always just assumed they had 700r4 in them. Found some used ones for around $200 and thought i would kick that idea around a bit. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

11-11-2009, 05:18 PM	#7
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Transmission question There is a 700r4 for the smaller bell housing. It was used behind the 2.2 in the newer s10. Not sure if the starter mounts on the right or left though. The s10 got the 4.3 in '88. I don't know what trans you have, but I would look for a used one. A salvage yard should be able to tell you what it is. If the truck isn't worth a rebuilt trans, is it worth the work to replace the trans with a used one? S-10s are pretty cheap. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

11-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#8
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Transmission question Well here's the problem with replacing the whole truck. My grandpa bought it new, my grandma picked it out, and that thing has been everywhere. Something like 280,000 miles on it. He won't get rid of it tried that a couple times by buying some used cars, but sold them and kept the truck. So for my grandpa's sake yeah it is worth changing the transmission, but paying to have one rebuilt. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

11-12-2009, 12:31 PM	#9
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Transmission question Understandable. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.



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