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May 3, 2007 | 11:02 PM

rjken1969

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From: Dirty Jerzey

Transmission Leak

I have a '75 L82 with a 4-speed. The trans appears to be leaking at the rear, where the drive shaft is inserted. Any ideas on this? Is the seal in this location a difficult one to replace, or is it an easy fix?

May 3, 2007 | 11:08 PM

SIXFOOTER

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Easy fix. Drop the driveshaft. pull the yoke out of the tranny and pop the seal out with a screwdriver. Knock the new one in with a hammer and block of wood. 30 minute job

May 4, 2007 | 03:35 PM

rjken1969

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Ok, that's great. Sounds easy enough.

However, all 30 minute jobs seem to wind up taking hours on the boat.

Thanks.

May 4, 2007 | 05:02 PM

supercalvin

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I hear ya there.
Not to mention all the "while I'm at its"

May 4, 2007 | 08:57 PM

Duke94

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rjken1969

Ok, that's great. Sounds easy enough.

However, all 30 minute jobs seem to wind up taking hours on the boat.

Thanks.

You could always take it to a trans shop and have them fix it. You are correct; working on a 25-30 year old car always brings surprises.

May 5, 2007 | 12:07 AM

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Drop the drive shaft, pop the old seal out with a chisel/screwdriver, pack the back of the new seal with grease, drive it in, put the driveshaft back in. Go have a beer or 5

May 5, 2007 | 08:26 PM

rjken1969

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Drop the drive shaft, pop the old seal out with a chisel/screwdriver, pack the back of the new seal with grease, drive it in, put the driveshaft back in. Go have a beer or 5

It seems like when I complete any project on it, when I'm done I have a beer or five. Even if its giving it one of it's winter warm up starts.

Start the motor, drink a beer, and listen to it run.

May 5, 2007 | 08:28 PM

rjken1969

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Originally Posted by supercalvin

I hear ya there.
Not to mention all the "while I'm at its"

Amen to that.

I wanted to put some modern rubber on.

Well, modern rubber calls for larger wheels with low profile tires. Which calls for a lower suspension. Which calls for all new springs and shocks. Which calls for......

It never ends.