Re: 1940 Super 8 160 Model 1803 Project
Posted by Jim On 2012/1/8 23:40:21
As mentioned in previous installments of how much could possibly be wrong with arguably the strongest transmission of its day, I was hung up on the journal roller bearing that runs between the input and main shafts. With new roller in hand, and about the 5th washing of all parts it was actually time to re-assemble the transmission.
What a treat touching these parts and actually not getting determined mineral oil all over everything. After a bit of examination and thinking I found it easiest to set the cluster in and lowered, with the reverse idler and shaft installed, straps under the cluster to facilitate lifting into place once the main shaft was installed, and input shaft installed. This made it very easy to load the trans.
Once the main box was loaded, the OD section came together very easily. All new seals installed, box taped up, and prepped for paint. Funny... I think between my buddy Bob, John, and I, we ended up with about 100 hours in this fun little project. Obviously there were many little details not mentioned in this brief trilogy that were in my mind necessary to ensure reliable service including replacement of a number of hard parts and a bit of reconditioning. For what ever reason, though, the transmission did not seem touched till the Packard green was applied. Then, it seemed "good as new"...
If things work out "famous last words", I can get all the reconditioned pieces installed over the upcoming three-day weekend. Stay tuned for "The 80 mph Super 8"
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What a treat touching these parts and actually not getting determined mineral oil all over everything. After a bit of examination and thinking I found it easiest to set the cluster in and lowered, with the reverse idler and shaft installed, straps under the cluster to facilitate lifting into place once the main shaft was installed, and input shaft installed. This made it very easy to load the trans.
Once the main box was loaded, the OD section came together very easily. All new seals installed, box taped up, and prepped for paint. Funny... I think between my buddy Bob, John, and I, we ended up with about 100 hours in this fun little project. Obviously there were many little details not mentioned in this brief trilogy that were in my mind necessary to ensure reliable service including replacement of a number of hard parts and a bit of reconditioning. For what ever reason, though, the transmission did not seem touched till the Packard green was applied. Then, it seemed "good as new"...
If things work out "famous last words", I can get all the reconditioned pieces installed over the upcoming three-day weekend. Stay tuned for "The 80 mph Super 8"
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