Subject: RE: Eldo Project started - Tranny reshimming - help with input shaft
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Feb 21, 2005, 5:30 AM
Post ID: 1718427839
Hi Tom,
As long as the clutch input hub is removed, then you should be able to
drive the input shaft out of the case. Just put a block of wood on top
of the shaft and give it a good smack with a hammer. I just removed one
yesterday from an 850T transmission and it was tight, but came right out
with a fit smacks. For insurance, I always place the transmission on a
couple of blocks of wood, so I don't marr the gasket mating surfaces.
Pete's articles are the best. I've also posted some info on my website
that you may find useful as a supplement to Pete's info. Best of luck.
Tom Christian wrote:
The long story as short as possible - last spring I bought my '74 disc Eldo Police and after a few miles the forward layshaft nut chewed through the tranny case (last year). I tried the quick fix - attaching a new nut through the chewed hole and sealing the hole up with scrap aluminum and JB Weld - and the tranny made godawful noises when shifting up from first as it transitioned neutral - so I put it away. Just getting around to starting the project now - so, using Pete Ropers DIY article from guzzitech on shimming as a reference I pulled the tranny apart today - and it all looks brand spanking new. Nothing broken, no metal bits. The input shaft is not coming out, even after a few taps. Before I go wailing on it, I thought I'd check to see if there's something I missed - it feels like its still "locked" in place - I removed the nut, tang washer and Boss. Also interesting, I only found one hardened washer under the pegnut on the speedo, not under the drive itself? If anyone has any hints on what to look for, and reshimming the 3 shafts (not just the drum), certainly appreciated. Thanks, -tom |
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender