Engine & Tranny mating, is my tranny dyslexic??? |
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Engine & Tranny mating, is my tranny dyslexic??? |
stephenaki |
May 23 2012, 08:08 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
Well, this go around the mating of the tranny and the motor just ain't cooperating. I licked it last time, see page 5 of this thread, but this time it keeps kicking my ass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Anyone got any words of wisdom or tricks of the trade to make this go easier? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
stephenaki |
May 23 2012, 08:09 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
Well, this go around the mating of the tranny and the motor just ain't cooperating. I licked it last time, see page 5 of this thread, but this time it keeps kicking my ass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Anyone got any words of wisdom or tricks of the trade to make this go easier? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Admin, please delete! I posted a new thread unintentionally! |
Dave_Darling |
May 23 2012, 10:38 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Where is the old thread, then?
The main thing that has caused trouble for me in getting the engine and trans together is the input shaft splines. Putting the trans in gear, and then rotating the output flanges (the same direction as each other) will rotate the input shaft, which can help line the splines up to the splines in the clutch disk. --DD |
stephenaki |
May 23 2012, 11:43 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
Where is the old thread, then? The main thing that has caused trouble for me in getting the engine and trans together is the input shaft splines. Putting the trans in gear, and then rotating the output flanges (the same direction as each other) will rotate the input shaft, which can help line the splines up to the splines in the clutch disk. --DD Dave, I thought I had hit 'add reply' and inadvertently hit, 'new thread'! Dangit! Anyhoo, I think I did something similar before will give it another try tomorrow. |
Cupomeat |
May 23 2012, 11:57 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you are having a hard time getting them to mate, try soft music and some alcohol.
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aharder |
May 23 2012, 02:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,421 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you are having a hard time getting them to mate, try soft music and some alcohol. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) alcohol always helps me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
stephenaki |
May 24 2012, 09:20 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
If you are having a hard time getting them to mate, try soft music and some alcohol. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) alcohol always helps me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Blah, blah, blah, blah... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I think I'LL TRY THE BEER INSTEAD! Suckers still giving me a headache! Been at it for about an hour, part of the problem is its hard to see what is going on. Taking a break but she is hanging up on something, just not sure what. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Shoulda told the wife to pick me up some scotch while she was at Gebauers... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) I think I'll go and hunt down my surefire and see if that will shed enough light for me to see what the issue is. Frustrating as all hell! |
rwilner |
May 24 2012, 09:45 AM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
A friend of mine with a 911 used to put dry ice on the trans input shaft to "shrink" it before mating it to the engine. This is similar to the techniques used to put the gears on the crank.
Seems a little out there to me but if you're going crazy might be worth a try. |
vwlurch |
May 24 2012, 09:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 13-December 10 From: ohio Member No.: 12,483 Region Association: None |
make sure that the clutch is alighned properly with the tool maybe lossen it all up and center it again ?
good luck |
Valy |
May 24 2012, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
make sure that the clutch is alighned properly with the tool maybe lossen it all up and center it again ? good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Loosen the clutch pressure plate a bit and fit the transmission in place. Take it apart and tighten the clutch plate. Then re-fit the transmission. You may also check that the clutch disk is mounted in the right orientation. You can mount it the other way around and close everything. Ask me how I know... |
slothness |
May 24 2012, 06:20 PM
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It's business time Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 7-October 04 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 2,906 Region Association: Southern California |
make sure that the clutch is alighned properly with the tool maybe lossen it all up and center it again ? good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Loosen the clutch pressure plate a bit and fit the transmission in place. Take it apart and tighten the clutch plate. Then re-fit the transmission. You may also check that the clutch disk is mounted in the right orientation. You can mount it the other way around and close everything. Ask me how I know... Yup, I just dealt with the same thing. Make sure the clutch alignment tool slides in and out without resistance. The first time I aligned it, it required a nice tug to come out. The second time I put the disc smack in the center where the tool freely moved without tugging, and wallah, mating season. |
Dr Evil |
May 24 2012, 08:48 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I never have an issue with this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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stephenaki |
May 25 2012, 03:57 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
Cause your a tranny god(dess) there mikey boy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
stephenaki |
May 25 2012, 03:58 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
make sure that the clutch is alighned properly with the tool maybe lossen it all up and center it again ? good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Loosen the clutch pressure plate a bit and fit the transmission in place. Take it apart and tighten the clutch plate. Then re-fit the transmission. You may also check that the clutch disk is mounted in the right orientation. You can mount it the other way around and close everything. Ask me how I know... Yup, I just dealt with the same thing. Make sure the clutch alignment tool slides in and out without resistance. The first time I aligned it, it required a nice tug to come out. The second time I put the disc smack in the center where the tool freely moved without tugging, and wallah, mating season. Sounds like I may have done the same thing as the alignment tool does not slide in easily. Will tackle that first and see what happens, thanks for all the recommendations gents. And Mike, you don't get to comment, you can probably do this shit in your sleep! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
stephenaki |
May 25 2012, 04:49 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
OK, so I pulled the pressure plate and the clutch disc off. Took the disc and lined it up, snout facing the transmission, and she won't go on. Flipped the disc, snout facing the motor, and she slides on without a problem... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
Ya can't mount the clutch disc with the snout towards the motor, physically impossible so why in the hell won't she slide on with the disc aligned properly? Am I missing something? I did this before so why in the hell is it not working now??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
Mike Bellis |
May 25 2012, 03:10 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Did you slide just the disk on the main shaft? Maybe it's boogered up?
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slothness |
May 25 2012, 04:05 PM
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It's business time Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 7-October 04 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 2,906 Region Association: Southern California |
Do you have any recent picks of the disk? The only one I found was from your progress thread in 2008 and it kinda looks like the snout is facing toward the engine.
Fortunately I had a new clutch which stated engine side and trans side so there was no possibility for a mix up. |
Valy |
May 25 2012, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, so I pulled the pressure plate and the clutch disc off. Took the disc and lined it up, snout facing the transmission, and she won't go on. Flipped the disc, snout facing the motor, and she slides on without a problem... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Ya can't mount the clutch disc with the snout towards the motor, physically impossible so why in the hell won't she slide on with the disc aligned properly? Am I missing something? I did this before so why in the hell is it not working now??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
stugray |
May 25 2012, 05:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Here is a pic of how the clutch plate looks in place:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i366.photobucket.com-10819-1337989088.1.jpg) The "snout" that he speaks of must point outward (away from the engine), it cannot be turned around or you would never get the pressure plate on.. So the clutch plate needs to be able to slide smoothly over the tranny spindle when it is all disassembled with the "snout" facing towards the tranny. Stu |
Katmanken |
May 25 2012, 06:04 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Troubleshooting: step by step
Remove the clutch disk Try placing the clutch disk onto the tranny shaft. If it doesn't go on easily, you may have a wrong clutch disk assembly with the wrong spline spacing. Not the first time that's happened and rebuilding facilities sometimes use the wrong core and rivet on new clutch material. Can you shove the alignment tool into the center opening in the clutch disk in the orientation shown in the pic ? Should have the same same success/failure as the tranny shaft. If you can easily fit the clutch disk onto the tranny shaft but can't fit the alignment tool far enough into the flywheel hole, your problem is there. Hope that helps |
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