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Old January 16th, 2021, 08:39 PM
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I have two questions. My 65 C1000 has a 3-speed Saginaw 343. Does anyone have a pdf of a service manual or a detailed exploded view? Any help would be appreciated along those lines.
Second, There is a wire that comes out of the case. Is that the lead for the backup light? If it is, how do I get it to power a backup light since there is no power to the transmission? What am I missing?
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Old January 16th, 2021, 09:46 PM
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I'd not heard of a 343 Saginaw but here is a bit of what I researched that popped up and I'm not sure if it's your 343 so proceed with caution.
I hope it helps you..



Here is some info I found and links on the reverse switch concern.

Reverse light switch | Chevy Nova Forum (stevesnovasite.com)
Saginaw 3 and 4 Speed Diagram - Chevrolet Transmission Repair Parts (allstategear.com)
https://www.stevesnovasite.com/threa...switch.659279/


Explode view but grainy
https://www.allstategear.com/Saginaw...ram-s/3238.htm




Back up light switch information
Saginaw 3spd to muncie 4spd speedo gear and shifter help. | Team Camaro Tech (camaros.net)

https://www.camaros.net/threads/sagi...r-help.176726/

Reverse light switch | Chevy Nova Forum (stevesnovasite.com)
https://www.stevesnovasite.com/threa...switch.659279/



YouTube 5 part rebuild series
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Default Re: Saginaw 343

Thanks, some of that I found before I asked the question, but there was some new stuff that was very useful.

I have never worked on a transmission before. Does the reverse switch on the transmission simply complete the negative side of the circuit to light the reverse light?
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NONOMAN, that sounds correct but I'm electrically challenged so hopefully somebody else will chime in.
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