At 04:15 PM 6/11/02 -0700, Darrell Walker wrote:
>Since I have the transmission out for my engine rebuild (non-OD), is there
>anything I should be checking on it? It didn't appear to have any problems,
>but I'd rather launch a pre-emptive strike than pull it again. I did notice
>that I'm able to wiggle the input shaft from side to side a bit (not much,
>but certainly noticeable), is that normal? It also tends to pop out of gear
>(2nd for sure, maybe 3rd) on heavy deceleration.
>
>Also, is there any magic solution that will clean up aluminum? There used
>to be a product called "Aluminum Jelly" (same folks as "Naval Jelly"), but I
>can't find in anymore. I'm not looking to polish it, just to get closer to
>the fresh-cast look.
>
>Thanks!
>-Darrell
>
>--
>Darrell Walker
>66 TR4A IRS
To determine whether or not you have too much clearance in the bushings or
gears, place the transmission in third gear, remove the trans top, grasp
the input shaft with one hand and the universal flange with the other, and
alternately rotate the two against each other, like you're wringing out a
towel. Watch the gears. If they move forward and back more than a few
thousands, the top hat bushing and / or the gears are worn. The trans will
continue to slip out of third gear. The bushings need to be replaced.
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