Curt;
I rebuilt my toploader with parts and assistance from David Kee. I don't
know about the others who may very well be equally helpful, competent
and sell excellent quality parts.
I am happy to endorse David, because I got into trouble along the way,
and he helped me immeasurably with advice over the 'phone.
A word of caution: the available instructions and exploded diagrams do
not provide enough detail for an inexperienced mechanic to fully
assemble the transmission shafts correctly.
Being a cautious sort, I always make copious notes and take digital
photographs when I disassemble anything new to me for the first time.
This got me into trouble, because my transmission was incorrectly
assembled by the previous owner, so I also re-assembled it incorrectly.
The diagrams and instructions were not complete enough to diagnose the
problem, but it was quickly sorted out by David Kee over the 'phone.
I am a big fan of his now!
Best of luck with your project.
Dave Munroe
To: Tiger
Subject: Toploader rebuild
Looking to rebuild my Toploader given I will have everything out of the
car.
Curious as to what others think of the various options on rebuild kits.
I have
purchased a kit from Dan Williams many years ago and see now there is a
David
kee and Toploader Heaven also selling rebuild kits. Any thoughts on best
route
to take for these parts or other options then a rebuild kit from one of
these
suppliers. If private answers are better that's fine.
By the way, I had forgotten how much fun it was to get the pistons out
of the
front calipers. Good thing I like wine.
Curt Hoffman
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