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> HELP!, Now recharging batteries in Albert Lea, MN
rnellums
post May 30 2011, 07:20 PM
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SO my teener broke down as I was driving out of South Dakota. I was able to get it towed for free to Mitchell, SD. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

Here is what is broken: The bolt that attaches the Impeller hub to the crankshaft has sheared off inside the crankshaft. This caused the impeller hub to fall off the crankshaft and caused the generator to stop functioning as well as engine cooling to cease. Once the hub fell off the crankshaft, the woodruff key fell out too.

Here is my situation: the car is parked at a transmission shop here in Mitchell. I have a full set of sockets and wrnches, as well ass assorted 914 tools, but no jacks or jackstands. I have removed the forward engine tin, as well as the belt, impeller and hub. I have also removed the front half of the impeller shroud.

My plan of attack: I want to ask the transmission shop to use an extractor to remove what is left of the bolt with the engine still in the car. if they can remove it I will need to locate a new woodruff key, at which point I should be able to re-install the impeller using a new bolt and a lockwasher since the old bolt is shot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

My Plan B: if I can't remove what is left of the bolt, I plan to rent a U Hauls truck and trailer and pull the car the rest of the way to Muncie, Indiana.

I would really appreciate some input on whether my reasoning is sound, if I'm an imbecile, or if I'm SOL

thanks in advance,

Ross
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rnellums   HELP!   May 30 2011, 07:20 PM
kg6dxn   Tow it and drop the motor. It will save you much a...   May 30 2011, 07:24 PM
Garold Shaffer   Tow it and drop the motor. It will save you much ...   May 30 2011, 08:32 PM
rick 918-S   Anyone know how much a oneway rental for a u-haul ...   May 30 2011, 09:29 PM
wertygrog   This sounds like an easy fix. A woodruff key can b...   May 30 2011, 09:37 PM
Prospectfarms   That is a pretty serious issue that's located ...   May 30 2011, 09:43 PM
rnellums   unfotunately there isn't any bolt still sticki...   May 30 2011, 10:28 PM
PanelBilly   See if AAA will do the tow if you buy a membership...   May 30 2011, 10:34 PM
stugray   I would help if I could. I have all the parts ...   May 30 2011, 11:56 PM
rnellums   I already used up my 200 mile tow from AAA, so tha...   May 31 2011, 05:35 AM
Gint   Ross... man that sucks! Talk to the shop, but...   May 31 2011, 05:52 AM
Prospectfarms   Ross... man that sucks! Talk to the shop, bu...   May 31 2011, 06:00 AM
914 shifter   good luck with your endeavor keep us posted B:)   May 31 2011, 06:38 AM
majkos   dam Ross! this sucks! ok thats over Man u...   May 31 2011, 07:33 AM
PanelBilly   Upgrade your AAA and it will give you a longer tow...   May 31 2011, 07:53 AM
mojorisen914   dam Ross! this sucks! ok thats over Man ...   May 31 2011, 08:39 AM
rick 918-S   Guy's renting a U-Haul truck is outragously ex...   May 31 2011, 09:27 AM
Ferg   Ross, that sucks, wish I could help.   May 31 2011, 10:06 AM
ConeDodger   If you can beg another 50 miles or so out of AAA y...   May 31 2011, 11:47 AM
Cap'n Krusty   Lotsa ideas, little real life experience. If the ...   May 31 2011, 12:50 PM
Ferg   Ross is a college student, this drive is his reloc...   May 31 2011, 01:25 PM
majkos   Ross is a college student, this drive is his relo...   May 31 2011, 04:14 PM
904svo   Try grinding a slot in whats let of the bolt and u...   May 31 2011, 06:04 PM
Krank   If you are going to go the Uhaul truck route, an e...   May 31 2011, 07:35 PM
rnellums   Ok, here is the end of day update. Kinda miraculo...   May 31 2011, 08:41 PM
rnellums   RE: HELP!   May 31 2011, 08:42 PM
majkos   Ya been bless lad! This is EXACT reason to kee...   May 31 2011, 08:51 PM
majkos   BTW my heart goes out to him and loss of son, toug...   May 31 2011, 08:56 PM
Dr Evil   Ross, hook up the alternator. You will be fine if ...   May 31 2011, 10:25 PM
rick 918-S   I agree, If the fan isn't out of balance you w...   Jun 1 2011, 07:09 AM
KELTY360   I agree, If the fan isn't out of balance you ...   Jun 1 2011, 08:26 AM
rnellums   I think I may have caused it to break the first ti...   Jun 1 2011, 08:51 AM
KELTY360   Card sent to Jonathan. Good luck on the rest of yo...   Jun 1 2011, 03:57 PM
rnellums   Now in Albert Lea, MN. went through one battery i...   Jun 1 2011, 06:42 PM
rick 918-S   Great to read this! I think you should put the...   Jun 1 2011, 08:48 PM
mojorisen914   Ross, Remember to Pay it Forward. Glad to hear yo...   Jun 1 2011, 09:21 PM
rnellums   Rick, I'm just nervous. Everything is running ...   Jun 1 2011, 09:35 PM
Cap'n Krusty   Rick, I'm just nervous. Everything is running...   Jun 1 2011, 10:19 PM
Prospectfarms   Rick, I'm just nervous. Everything is runnin...   Jun 1 2011, 11:04 PM
Dr Evil   Put the belt on! Worst case, you might get to ...   Jun 1 2011, 10:37 PM
rnellums   Well I already bought another economy battery yest...   Jun 2 2011, 07:29 AM
majkos   Awesome! :headbanger: Enjoy the trip! :dri...   Jun 2 2011, 07:39 AM
rnellums   some photos of the shop:   Jun 2 2011, 08:31 AM
majkos   Awesome shop :headbanger: in middle of nowhere......   Jun 2 2011, 07:38 PM
rick 918-S   Cool shop Quanset shop!   Jun 2 2011, 07:48 PM
rnellums   Safely made it all the way there! Thank goodne...   Jun 2 2011, 10:51 PM
ppetion   Safely made it all the way there! Thank goodn...   Jun 2 2011, 11:24 PM
KELTY360   Safely made it all the way there! Thank goodn...   Jun 2 2011, 11:25 PM
speed metal army   Horseshoes!!Im glad you made it.Nice job...   Jun 2 2011, 11:32 PM
Woody   Same thing happened to me before. I believe I over...   Jun 3 2011, 06:28 AM
Ferg   Great News Ross! :Qarl:   Jun 3 2011, 08:24 AM
rnellums   It was a HE'LL of a trip! I saw the Tetons...   Jun 3 2011, 06:29 PM
SLITS   Wish the guy had an email address, I would send hi...   Jun 3 2011, 07:50 PM
majkos   Fricken A awesome! :headbanger: Can't wa...   Jun 3 2011, 07:52 PM
majkos   Fricken A awesome! :headbanger: Can't w...   Jun 3 2011, 07:54 PM
ImportMotors   Thank you Kelty360 and Rick 918-S for your cards a...   Jun 13 2011, 11:42 AM
rick 918-S   Thank you Kelty360 and Rick 918-S for your cards ...   Jun 13 2011, 12:59 PM
tdgray   Sorry I missed this thread when it was first poste...   Jun 13 2011, 12:18 PM
KELTY360   Nice to see you here Jonathan. We try to watch out...   Jun 13 2011, 01:09 PM
ImportMotors   This is my 7 month old son before he died.   Jun 23 2011, 06:52 AM
rjames   Such a beautiful little boy and I am so so sorry f...   Jun 23 2011, 11:56 AM
Prospectfarms   He is beautiful. Sometimes nothing makes sense, bu...   Jun 23 2011, 02:40 PM


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