Thanks,
Irv
Jarrid Gross wrote:
>
> Louis COLLINS wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > As some of you may remember, the transmission on my SV Alpine broke earlier
> > this summer. The main shaft of the transmission sheared and the output
> > shaft of the OD (overdrive) was slightly twisted. I'm told that this is
> > not unheard of in these cars. (Any comments?).
> >
> >
> > Here are my questions:
> >
> > 1- How much pressure should I have to apply to the yoke to get it on the
> > shaft? What lubricant should be used?
> >
>
> Motor oil should be fine, but if it doesnt go on smoothly, you have other more
> seriousissues. If the tailshaft is twisted, no amount of oil will make it smooth,
> and you have
> a useless OD output shaft.
>
> > 2- Once it is on the shaft, the yoke should be able to move in and out.
> > How freely should it move?
>
> Yes the yoke moves on the tailshaft as the rear suspension goes up and down
> andalters the drive shafts geometry. Once again, smooth opperation in important.
>
> > 3- Should I even try to install this tranny/OD if the OD shaft is off
> > center? will I shread the oil seal at the end of the OD?
>
> No. Get a new tailshaft to start. The problem is more serious than worrying
> about
> shredding the oil seal, you will break the end of the case where the drive yoke
> bushes
> are installed if there is any noticable misalighnment of the tailshaft, or if the
> tailshaft is bent.
>
> > 4- Can any of you think of how the OD shaft could get bent? Can it bend
> > while it under normal use? Hard use? I can see how it could twist
> > with hard acceleration/abuse. But how can it bend?
>
> Yes, the tail shaft on the OD tranny is the smallest diameter part on the
> driveline, and
> spirited driving "dumping the clutch" in first or second generates over 300 lb ft
> of torque
> static, and over 1500 lb ft of torque dynamic. Owners of OD equiped cars
> generally know
> not to dump the clutch. The tailshaft can bend if the tranny was dropped
> "litteraly"
> while the tranny is being lowered from the car "still attached to the motor".
>
> > I hope that something can be done without a large cash outlay. I'm feeling
> > a bit shafted (pardon the pun) - I've been charged $1350 for repairs on a
> > tranny that I might not be able to use.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Louis
> >
>
> Good luck.
>
> Jarrid Gross