[Spridgets] The transmission WORKS!

dwoerpel dwoerpel at wi.net
Mon Jul 15 17:32:24 MDT 2013


Thanks to all who responded.  I knew there was something hinky about 
"smoothies".
Dave :{)



On 7/15/2013 1:37 PM, Gerard wrote:
> Great news Mark, congrats!
>
> Dave, the smooth case requires the the gear synchronizing cones to be shrunk
> on. This is typically done in a heated oil bath (250F) and both inside and
> outside surfaces need to be machined rather precisely before and after
> assembly. I rebuilt one of these in the late 60's, but parts were easy to get
> and finding a shop to do the work was easy and reasonable.  If you had all the
> parts ready to go, it's no more difficult to rebuild than a ribcase, it's all
> that comes before that's the obstacle.
>
> Gerard


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