Thanks Cosmo!
In answer to your questions:
- Do you have the rebuild kit for the transmission? Yes. That was how I knew the plug was the wrong size. Here's the
kit that I ordered (Before our planned Homecoming gig). I assume the 319 rebuild kit covers the main case and the OD because there are three bearings that seem to match those in the case. I did think it odd that the planetary gear large roller bearings were not in the
kit . Is that normal? And these are the
bearings that came in my kit.
- 2-3 gear drum has a synchro, check condition, replace as necessaryWhat does a 'synchro' look like? Is it a brass star-washer looking thing (like with the 4-speeds), or some bearing-looking thing? Not clear from the manual. And, is there a difference from a synchro drum? My kit has some copper washers that are odd shaped. Are those thrust washers or??
- Did you buy a 16 oz tub of the green transmission installation grease? Worth it's weight in gold, best $7 I ever spent.I looked all over for trans assembly lube. All the parts stores but NAPA looked at me like I had two heads. NAPA guy gave me a large tube of something called "read and sticky" by Lucas that says its an assembly lube. Will send a pic later.
I will definitely take my time. Now have over $400 invested in restoring this thing to health. Not going to risk that. Can't afford to!
Thanks for the help. Keep the tips coming. I will document progress here. Oh, and you said you had a commercial source for parts?
Jim
