back on the road!!!

evil trany shifts like buttah.... new exhaust sounds great though getting it done was a bitch. one stub pipe was not square on the mating end for the head. about 20 careful seconds on the grinder, and problem solved!!! time to figure out the problem was another matter....

used a helicoil for the first time today. damn are those slick. easy, easy fix for the pulled exhaust stud.

still have this weird stutter when shifting in to 3rd on ocassion. feels like the clutch doesn't disengage... back off a bit then goes just fine. someone mentioned the motor mounts, checked/tightened those while i had the motor out but i may go ahead and put the solids in since i have solid trany mounts. that is for another weekend.

otherwise, only issue is the clutch cable/header interference issue. i have used a few layers of high temp header wrap around the cables for insulation but i figure there has to be a better way. suggestions?

otherwise, went for a few mile test run, got some fresh petrol and back on the road.

now on with the 4th!!!!

...cause your mobile!! beep beep. if you leave right now you can make it to portland in time.

k

About friggin time I am thrilled that the tranny is performing up to your expectations


Someday I too shall be so lucky....

Scott,
I solved the melting of the cable problem with "Firesleeve". I think you can get it from Jegs and Summit. I just pushed the cables through and reinstalled. I held it in place using SS Screw clamps. No mus no fuss. You might slpit the cost and sleeve with someone else in the club. Try here

Firesleeve

Good luck,
Van914

I may be in for a group buy...my brake cables are melted

oh kevin you sly temptress.... how cool would that be to appear in portland!!

but unless i decide i don't want to be employed any longer, i better stay on the right coast.

hey kevin, check out "strummin' with the devil" bluegrass versions of van halen songs with david lee roth. actually pretty cool!!!!



firesleeve has been ordered!!!! mike, just wander on down and we can get you all taken care of..... maybe a quick look at the old trans to see what ails it....

thanks for the tip van!

cheers all.......

PS: forgot to mention i met another newer member of the club, john from "joisey"... drove down and swapped some dead presidents for my exhaust and flares. good guy. mentioned the NJ stuff going on and told him to check that out so hopefully we will see him at some outings. seemed interested in the ECC so we will see. he has a '76 though i don't have any pics or details....

"goin' mobile...., watch the police and the tax man miss me!!!"

I don't think anyone listed this song by the Who in the road songs thread over in the Sandbox forum.

great song....

WHOS NEXT. def on the top 5 all time best list for me. shocking cover art!!! haha.

k