Subject: Re: My transmission
Author: Ted Ward
Date: May 16, 2005, 12:37 PM
Post ID: 1718874511
Thanks for the input Greg. I did use the bendy tab but I guess I didn't bend
it enough or something. I still have the round nut so I guess I'll try and
get it back on. That reminds me, how to you remove the nut from the output
gear? I'm not sure how to prevent the shaft from spinning while still being
able to get at the nut.
I ordered a new throwout bearing and some shims. I still haven't decided
whether or not to shim. I REALLY don't want to screw with the transmission
internals and put it all back together and realize I messed something up,
but on the other hand, I don't want to put it back in half done.
My transmission magnetic plug had a good size chunk of superfine metal
shavings on it last time I took it out so... Maybe I should open it up.
What's the deal with that offset shift adjuster deal on the back of the 5
speed? I took it off thinking it was some sort of drain and now I'm not sure
what to do with it. I'm finally gonna order Guzziology this week.
Ted Ward
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Bender" <gr-@thisoldtractor.com>
Hi Ted,
Hmmm...did you use the little bendy-tabs to prevent the nut from backing
out when you installed it? I'd be tempted to go back to using the ring
nut.
The little throwout bearing is not a sealed unit...it is open but the
needles should remain caged (as you are now finding out). If you can
find all the little pieces and are certain that nothing has gone into
the transmission bearing, then you are probably okay. Personally, since
you have the transmssion already out, I would be very tempted to open it
up, check all the bearings, replace the shift return spring, replace the
o-rings, and shim it up good 'n proper. Pete Roper has a set of very
good instructions and I have a little first-timers perspective on my
website.
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/loopframe.htm#transmission_clunk_fix_(shimming_the_shift_drum)