Is there any methods to test a transmission other than installing it and driving it? I picked one up with my spare block, from what I can see the syncros are in good shape, all the gears look fine, everything is clean.   But you never know if it has bad bearings or makes a lot of winning noises like my old one did but it also had visibly worn syncros.   Any way to test a trans?

So I guess I can stop pretending I'm working on a friends truck. This arrived on saturday. Was a gift from my grandma who can't drive anymore. Looks rough but it's not. It's a 1991 Toyota base truck with only 62k miles. Mechanically it's perfect. I fixed where the rats had chewed on the engine bay and replaced the stolen catalytic converter. Doesn't look too dirty in the pics but I spent 2 hours pressure washing it. It's been over 10 years since it was washed.   Gonna keep it mostly stoc

Not mine...   http://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/3088446641.html

Not mine..     http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3098125691.html