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Jul 26, 2019 22:45:25 GMT
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 Hammered the tab washer flat and undid the nut. The inner torus half then comes off.  Inner torus, you can see how the two mesh.  Got the circlip off that holds the rest on, and the whole lot pulled off the shaft. The outer drum is shock absorbed with springs, like a regular clutch.  Looks like it's been leaking a while. With the torus assembly off it's a much more manageable weight. Phil |
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Last Edit: Jul 26, 2019 22:54:36 GMT by PhilA
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Jul 26, 2019 23:14:41 GMT
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What's not so nice is to see that it's been chattering because it's been loose.
Phil
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1951 Pontiac Chieftainpeteh1969
@peteh1969
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Jul 26, 2019 23:21:19 GMT
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Its to actually see the engineering and design of the converter things just aren't as nice to see nowadays, a person not a computer designed that it's all most an art form, Id much rather look at that than a picture in an art gallery.
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Jul 26, 2019 23:28:47 GMT
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Oh, I agree. A large number of slide rule hours will have gone into this- it's incredibly well engineered to have worked for 100,000+ miles and still be as tight as it was the day it was assembled, too.
That's why I took that picture. It's pretty.
Phil
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Jul 26, 2019 23:57:48 GMT
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remmoc
Part of things
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Jul 28, 2019 14:49:22 GMT
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Fasinating film  |
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Jul 28, 2019 19:16:03 GMT
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 Took the bellhousing off the gearbox, cleaned it down.   Then there was color. Phil |
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Jul 28, 2019 21:41:06 GMT
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I've seen worse colors to paint an engine.
Phil
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Jul 28, 2019 22:59:02 GMT
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Decided to see if the color I had in mind for the gearbox works.  Buzzed it clean with sander and wire wheel because it was a bit fusty.  Then gave it a coat of paint. This will be the color of the gearbox. Solstice Blue. Phil |
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Checklist, engine
Clean and refit starter motor
Disassemble fuel pump, remedy leak
Fuel hose
Vacuum line
Crank ventilation pipe
Set points, timing
Reset valve lash
PTFE on temperature sender
Thermostat
Fan bolts (get rid of metric ones)
Engine cradle brace plate
Replacement HT lead
Check #8 exhaust valve (sticks)
Oil pressure gauge pipe
Manifold gaskets
Phil
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Last Edit: Jul 29, 2019 13:27:07 GMT by PhilA
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My friend Allan from South Carolina came up with this answer after we discussed it the other night. It seems that 'Muricans only have one operative foot for in driving mode for gas/brake while the other foot has little synaptical connection to higher brain functions except to tap along to country music so the default for foot mounted switches was to leave in them in high beam and problem solved. This is also why driving stick is considered by some to be rocket science. I don't care if this is factual or not, I love it and it will be my answer of choice should the subject ever crop up here. Which, given as half the drivers don't know their cars have lights at all, is pretty unlikely. 😂 |
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Jul 29, 2019 13:28:27 GMT
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That's also why automatic high/dip beam was an optional extra factory accessory on these cars.
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Last Edit: Jul 29, 2019 13:29:06 GMT by PhilA: Spelling
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Jul 29, 2019 18:31:39 GMT
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That's also why automatic high/dip beam was an optional extra factory accessory on these cars. all those years ago  ?!! |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Jul 29, 2019 18:54:17 GMT
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Oh yes. It was all vacuum tubes and high voltage nonsense.
Google "Autronic Eye".
Phil
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Jul 30, 2019 15:12:17 GMT
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Mail tracking shows finally the manual has arrived at my local post office. Hopefully it made this morning's sort.
Phil
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Jul 30, 2019 16:27:28 GMT
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It sure did! I now have a book.
One thing that has made me happy- the lateral slop in the main shaft is meant to be there. I need to get a G clamp to fix my dial gauge to measure endfloat.
Phil
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?!!