What do you think is better, regular roller style of solid brass? I have both and only want to do this once. Any opinions?
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Did you check the bellhousing alignment when installing your Tremec?68SSGrandpa said:took out a roller in 2 blocks, thought it was something to do with the install.
Put the second roller in, went 250 street miles, blew needles everywhere.
3rd time lucky, went with bronze. Been in for 8,000 street miles.
same here, replaced two of the rollers (had to cut one on them off, the other one was in pieces) and went back to the solid. no issues since. best of luck.68SSGrandpa said:took out a roller in 2 blocks, thought it was something to do with the install.
Put the second roller in, went 250 street miles, blew needles everywhere.
3rd time lucky, went with bronze. Been in for 15,000 street miles.
Dialing in the bellhousig:GuySmiley said:Thanks for the replies, I probably would not have even considered or known of the solid style if it was not for an old Jepp JY that I had to put in 2 roller pilots in in one year before the shop put in the solid style. That lasted till I got rid of it (major lemon).
Hey 68SSGrandpa, excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by "dial in the bell", do you mean lineing up the clutch etc.? Never heard that expresion before. I'm learning all this as I go and only have books, the net and this site (the biggest help) to go by.
Thanks again
Here you go, taken yesterday. The first 4 pics show the dial readings at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, the last pic gives a little better view of how the dial indicator is set up. As you can see, the dial indicator would not fit completely inside the register bore of the bellhousing, but I got it as close as I could so that the pin of the dial indicator was barely at an angle. This angle could potentially throw off the readings a small amount, but my bellhousing had such little runout that it didn't really matter. Notice that it's reading 0 in first 3 pics and just under -.001" in the 4th pic. One thing I might I add is to clean up the register bore with emery cloth or fine sandpaper before taking any measurements to get a true reading.68SSGrandpa said:If someone has a picture of a dial indicator pokin through a bell into a pilot, now is the time to post it.
Thanks for the kind words Grandpa. I spent today putting the water pump, fuel lines, pulleys, etc. on the motor then tackled installing the flywheel, clutch, bellhousing, and the Tremec. Just finished up actually. Getting that input shaft completely engaged into the clutch disc and pilot bushing was a real pain, especially since I couldn't just push in the clutch pedal to get everything aligned like they recommend. But there's always a way:68SSGrandpa said:Thanks JTW. Great camera work.
Jeff,stock z/28 said:Hi,
I have used a sealed roller bearing that fits in the large recess in the crank with DN 5 speeds, and a lakewood with block plate. I think Jerico may offer a similar part.
I am very surprised about the depth variation on the 509 block. I will have to check a few of these. It would look like that would really affect the starter ring gear alignment, especially on an automatic. Or is the starter pattern in the normal position?
I really like stick shifts myself.
Jeff
As enjoyable as the car hobby is, having someone to share it with makes it all the better. I feel fortunate to have found someone who enjoys going to car shows and helping me in the garage. I hope we both share and enjoy each others' interests after 35 years like you & your wife. Our first anniversary is still a few weeks away, so we're still new to marriage but we've known each other much longer.68SSGrandpa said:JTW,
I really like your second set of pictures, shows the trans, motor, and your helpers. I have 4 broke vertabrae, and my wife of 35 years now washes and waxes my Nova. She does the interior as well. Nice to have a partner who appreciates your hobby, and is willing to help.
Nicest picture I have seen posted for a long, long time, a beautiful helper. A big hello to your helper, a buddie, a friend, a lover all in one, you got to be proud of her, she is more than what some guys say is a keeper. I hope when you guys are my age, she will wax your car, if you are ill, and you will still be takin her out to her favorite eaterie, showin her off, I do
I see you have a Patrick James carb like mine, and a competitors heads = AFR. You car, like mine should fly, you will love the Tremec.