Next Phase of my Mopar Life
While the project has hit several set backs along the way, I am happy to report that the 18 spline 4 speed is installed and shifting well! @VOETOM has been very helpful along the way and the car wouldn't be running/driving without his help. He was able to borrow a tool made from an 18 spline input shaft which solved our problems. I owe Tom a huge debt of gratitude for his help and friendship.
The problem we were having seems to have come from the crappy plastic alignment tool that McLeod supplies with their clutch kits. We would have the dual discs lined up perfectly (or so we thought), but when we tried to install the trans, it just wouldn't go. So the whole QT bell would have to come off along with its 20 or so bolts and nuts. Then we would look at it, scratch our heads and check alignment on the discs AGAIN. It got to be very frustrating and emotionally draining. I would get so excited that this would be the day that I would get to drive my car again after many months, only to have my dreams crushed when it wouldn't go back together. At least three times this summer I had to take a few weeks off and clear my head and emotions before I was ready to start on it again.
We finished it just in time to get some fall cruising in and maybe a couple of car shows. I'm taking it to the local pizza joint tonight for their monthly car show. First time I've been able to attend this year!
While the project has hit several set backs along the way, I am happy to report that the 18 spline 4 speed is installed and shifting well! @VOETOM has been very helpful along the way and the car wouldn't be running/driving without his help. He was able to borrow a tool made from an 18 spline input shaft which solved our problems. I owe Tom a huge debt of gratitude for his help and friendship.
The problem we were having seems to have come from the crappy plastic alignment tool that McLeod supplies with their clutch kits. We would have the dual discs lined up perfectly (or so we thought), but when we tried to install the trans, it just wouldn't go. So the whole QT bell would have to come off along with its 20 or so bolts and nuts. Then we would look at it, scratch our heads and check alignment on the discs AGAIN. It got to be very frustrating and emotionally draining. I would get so excited that this would be the day that I would get to drive my car again after many months, only to have my dreams crushed when it wouldn't go back together. At least three times this summer I had to take a few weeks off and clear my head and emotions before I was ready to start on it again.
We finished it just in time to get some fall cruising in and maybe a couple of car shows. I'm taking it to the local pizza joint tonight for their monthly car show. First time I've been able to attend this year!