Looking for a transmission rebuilder
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Burning Brakes
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Check with Clyde Vick (703) 444-4550, located in Northern, Va.
He rebuilt my Muncie and did a great job, actually met him at Carlisle about 10 years ago, he rebuilt my M-21 last year.
Super guy to work with.
He rebuilt my Muncie and did a great job, actually met him at Carlisle about 10 years ago, he rebuilt my M-21 last year.
Super guy to work with.
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Le Mans Master
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New, used, rebuilt ... rebuild yours ... all true race grade.
http://www.texracing.com/
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http://www.texracing.com/
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#23
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If you can rebuild an engine you can rebuild a Muncie. I use a press and have one of those wrenches for the nut. Paul C - www.5speeds.com has/had a great video setup for the DIY to rebuild a tranny at home with hand tools.
#24
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
I am in the process of rebuilding my t-10 4-speed.....I got a manual for free from a forum member (.pdf) I found a rebuild kit for $199...includes gaskets, synchro rings (what I need), and a few other pieces...I will eventually upgrade to a 6-speed, but for now my engine rebuild comes first....
Good luck
edit: I have been able to do everything so far with my (somewhat limited) tool box.
Good luck
edit: I have been able to do everything so far with my (somewhat limited) tool box.
#25
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One.
The thin wrench used to tighten the large retaining nut.
This price is a little high-
http://www.riversidegear.com/categor...oduct-179.html
Kit will run about $125.
The thin wrench used to tighten the large retaining nut.
This price is a little high-
http://www.riversidegear.com/categor...oduct-179.html
Kit will run about $125.
#26
Melting Slicks
Not to pile on, but I rebuilt my "fresh" eBay M20 a few months ago using a PDF manual that I downloaded for $5.00. This is the third four-speed that I've rebuilt (the other two were Ford Toploaders). I have a clean garage, clean workbench, small cheapo parts washer (you can use Gunk instead) and lots of tools. I didn't need the flat wrench, but I do recall using a large set of snap ring pliers. The job went smoothly, my son and I took our time and did it in about six hours. Aside from the basic kit (about $150 which I now understand was probably too much) which included bearings, synchros, countershaft pin, rollers and gaskets I also replaced the 1-2 slider.It works bitchin'. It was kinda fun too.
#27
Le Mans Master
Not to pile on, but I rebuilt my "fresh" eBay M20 a few months ago using a PDF manual that I downloaded for $5.00. This is the third four-speed that I've rebuilt (the other two were Ford Toploaders). I have a clean garage, clean workbench, small cheapo parts washer (you can use Gunk instead) and lots of tools. I didn't need the flat wrench, but I do recall using a large set of snap ring pliers. The job went smoothly, my son and I took our time and did it in about six hours. Aside from the basic kit (about $150 which I now understand was probably too much) which included bearings, synchros, countershaft pin, rollers and gaskets I also replaced the 1-2 slider.It works bitchin'. It was kinda fun too.
They are fun to play with.
I forgot about the snap ring pliers... That part can be done with screw drivers but I admit it's tough. I also use snap ring pliers though, and they need to be pretty heavy duty. The garden variety you find at autoparts stores (in general) aren't big/strong enough.
The nut needs to be pretty tight, and a standard wrench will not fit between the parts to reach the nut. An alternative is to use a chisel or screw driver to "persuade" the nut into being tight. That's the "old school" method (probably how the PDF said). After it's tight, it also needs to be staked so it won't come loose. Since it does get staked, it's considered a throw-away part during a rebuild, so it really doesn't matter how pretty it looks after it's tightened.
I didn't mention a press because the job can be done without one.... but a press helps.
So, technically, no special tools are absolutely required.
#28
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Many of the tool vendors at car shows carry a great selection of snap ring pliers for a few dollars. I usually get mine at car shows. I buy something like 6 pairs this way I can grind a few to fit several applications. The last show at Moroso I picked up some good HD ones for 3 bucks each!
#29
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Paul
That was at their FL not CT location right?
That was at their FL not CT location right?