[Shotimes] Quaife install question

[Robert Bruce]

I went back and measured the clearance a couple of more times.  Got the same results each time.  The .035" gap feels rather loose. A
.036" shim is definitely too tight.  I received a few replies from various SHO community members (Thanks!).  Ultimately I decided
that a .001" - .002" crush isn't the end of the world.  It is far better than leaving the setup too loose.  Since the one and only
shim I have (.037") will give these results, I went with it.  At this point the tranny is completely rebuild with a Quaife, and
drilled & tapped for the new coolant pump and cooler.  

With the afternoon free and the weather near perfect I decided to start removing the old tranny from the car.  A few hours later and
the engine is hanging by a et of freshly built cradles.  Sub frame is laying in the driveway.  The old tranny is ready for removal
first thing tomorrow morning.  Man this has been a SHO fun and productive day! 

Now it's time to spend some quality time with the boss of the household.

Bob Bruce
92 w/ a mod or two 

 


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 4:12 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Quaife install question

I would stick the shim to a block and thin it out using some 1000/1500 grit
wet/dry sandpaper taped to a piece of glass.  You will need a micrometer,
but it sounds like you have one.

	-- Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Robert Bruce
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 4:16 AM
> To: TechSHO@topica.com
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] Quaife install question
>
>
> I am just completing a transmission rebuild and Quaife
> installation.  I measure a .035" gap with my new differential and the Ford
> gauge tools.  The old shim from this transmission is a .037".
> What size should I order/install?  Can I safely use the .037 shim to
> get a .002" preload?  Should I order a .035" shim for zero preload?
>
> Bob Bruce
> 92 w/ a mod or two
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