help dowshift 3rd to 2nd

[Joe K]

So I brought home my avatar truck. It was a pretty easy drive up onto the car carrier/flatbed.

Once home I decided to "get familiar" with the truck and took it out for a couple of "spins."

It drove pretty good. No clashing of gear no issue with shifting using my modern sensibility.

It was then I decided to start tearing down the truck for a restoration. Out comes the motor and tranny. Motor was replaced with a rebuilt unit. Transmission was next for restoration.

Open the top and pour out the fluid before beginning.

WHAT is this? Sawdust/wood cuttings all mixed with the oil.

No wonder it shifted so easily and drove so well.

Joe K