The Doc's tranny waggin' Options

[RJMII]

Just Sunday; we've got the long drive to the video shoot tomorrow and the video shoot.

Then he's going to let me work on his computer.

[Dr Evil]

Jim has tried to work on the desk top.....now it is manifesting newer, weirder symptoms. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) We believe I transferred my curse over to him.

See you Sun, most likely.

[Dr Evil]

Nothing really photo worthy happened last time. Jim and I removed the old diff, resealed the posi, and reinstalled it. The only issue was that I was sold the wrong torque converter seal. It was an input shaft seal for a standard so the replacement is in the mail and should be here by tomorrow. If so, the engine is going back in and the wiring and cabling is due to commence. The weather is great, thankfully.

[VaccaRabite]

When I got home from class last night I noticed that the back of the bus was left open. Did you do that on purpose, or would you like me to close it?

Zach

[Dr Evil]

Please close it (doh).

[Dr Evil]

Yesterday and today I went down to see if I could get the engine in before the rain came. I finished up the sealing and installation of the posi differential, and finalized some engine odds and ends. The engine is in today, but I need to bend the new tranz fill tube down as it is crushing the front tin. I cut out the remainder of the old heating system to get some more free space and to rid the area of another nidus for rust. I also broke the throttle cable mount loose so I could place it lower by the clutch tube. I am gonna need to cut some of the tube off, re route it, and braze a section back on. I will see. I also removed the brake assist hose and replaced it with new hose.....but I am not sure if the new hose will work. Napa gave me heater hose when I asked for vacuum hose (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I will be checking other locations to see if they have some.


Now what is left is wiring and cabling. Then hoping.

[zymurgist]

Gee, the guys at my NAPA knows what the hell they are doing. Unfortunately they cut back on their Saturday hours due to the economy.

[Dr Evil]

Sunday hours? All the Napas here are open 9-5:30, 10-noon on sat and closed Sun. Real easy place to get parts.....if you work at night (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[zymurgist]

Yeah, if it weren't for working at home, I'd never get to go there.

Still, it's nice to go to a store and say that I need parts for a small block Chevy engine without hearing the counter guy saying that '77 Corvettes didn't come with iron Vortec heads.

[VaccaRabite]

I did not get a chance to poke around after class last night (VERY beat), but I did note the the bus was sitting lower and suspected that you got the engine back in. Nice! Today is suppsoed to be another really nice day, and again I won't be able to play due to having Theo duty.

Zach

[Dr Evil]

I thought today was supposed to have bad weather. I was going to stay home, but I will likely be down there then.

[Dr Evil]

Today was GOOOOOD!

I called around and found a parts store with a clue and the 15/32" vacuum line for the brake booster. Score (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I cut the tube for the throttle cable, got an 8" section of 3/8" brake line and a section of 5/16" to make a new tube section.

Here is a section of the old tube next to the 3/8" tube.


The 3/8" had an ID that was a bit too small for the OD of the 5/16" so I had to grind down the 5/16' a bit. Since I didnt want to do a long section of the 5/16 on the grinder I decided to tack it into place.

[Dr Evil]

The tube was moved under the cross beam so that it had a more direct shot to the throttle linkage on the tranz. It needs to be finalized before I tack it into place.

[Dr Evil]

And now for the money shots! I put the tin in and none of it fit right. I had to trim everything. Weird. But, it still ended up working (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Dr Evil]

S'more

[Dr Evil]

Last one showing the new clearance with the new filter and holder.

[Dr Evil]

The engine looks much lower in the pics than in real life. For those that slam these buses, this thing is a monster truck.

[zymurgist]

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[VaccaRabite]

What time did you head out last night? I got home around 8 with little guy and figured that you had not been over when I did not see you there.

If you were reshaping and welding, you must have gotten over early. Sorry I missed you.

Zach

[Dr Evil]

I was out of there at 7. I was in need of parts and had been working a solid 5 hours.

I need to figure out the routing of the brake booster line, and I need to get a reducer to put the larger hose to the smaller nipple on the manifold. I may also need to get an enlarger to put the tranz kick-down's smaller hose to the other nipple that is bigger. I have to look at the taps off of the carb to see if I have a small enough one.

I also need to figure out how I am going to couple my throttle cable to the bell crank on the tranz. That will dictate where my tube for the cable ends up.

I will be drilling holes in the tin for the booster hose, and the fuel hose, placing the starter solenoid, coil, and ignition control box, running wires, figuring out where I am going to be mounting the pressure sensor, and where I will place the oil temp sensor. I also need to figure out if I want to drill a separate hole for the CHT wire. I may just cut the plug boot grommet and place the wire in the cut.