Holy C-BEAM batman!@!!
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Holy C-BEAM batman!@!!
I feel for you guys with the zf6. I just got done installing the cbeam. I hope I never have to remove it. Installing it on the 4+3 is much easier. Those damn nubs on the side of the zf were completely in the way.
Crap.. those are hangers for the exhaust right? Meaning I need to fab up something for my 85 exhaust? Hmm. And I thought I was done with the tricky stuff.
Crap.. those are hangers for the exhaust right? Meaning I need to fab up something for my 85 exhaust? Hmm. And I thought I was done with the tricky stuff.
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LOL, and here I thought it was just me having a problem. It was much easier on the 4+3. I have my headers on and in the morning I will have to make a new hanger for the exhaust. This is one project I am glad is about over. At least I did not have the clutch problems you had CC. I had just put in a motor from a 90 in, and used all the other parts from it.
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Does this mean your close to driving the vette 
I'm going to replace the 1st-2nd syncro locks in the 4+3 while i have the motor out. Did you come accross these in your bout with the 4+3 ?
I'm going to replace the 1st-2nd syncro locks in the 4+3 while i have the motor out. Did you come accross these in your bout with the 4+3 ?
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Originally Posted by silver84
what does the C-beam,
do in a C4?
what load does it carry?
do in a C4?
what load does it carry?
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Yep, the motor, trans, rear diff are all bolted together.
Agent86, what part are you talking about, the shift collar? What symptoms does it have? I took every single piece apart on it, so if you have any questions.. lemme know.
Agent86, what part are you talking about, the shift collar? What symptoms does it have? I took every single piece apart on it, so if you have any questions.. lemme know.
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Yep, the motor, trans, rear diff are all bolted together.
Agent86, what part are you talking about, the shift collar? What symptoms does it have? I took every single piece apart on it, so if you have any questions.. lemme know.
Agent86, what part are you talking about, the shift collar? What symptoms does it have? I took every single piece apart on it, so if you have any questions.. lemme know.
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I think those come as an assembly, with the c-springs and 3 keys and the collar itself. The keys hold it in neutral by resting in the low spot in the hub. When in gear, I guess they help a little because of the c-spring squeezing them against the hub.
I didn't replace them on mine, but it was dropping out of 3rd a bunch. I found the dog teeth on 3rd and 1st were trash, probably from running with a bad clutch m/c and using up the synchros, then working on the dog teeth. Once those chew up, it can spit outta gear. But you're probably right to change the collars since they wear against the dog teeth (they're probably cheaper than new gears too.)
I didn't replace them on mine, but it was dropping out of 3rd a bunch. I found the dog teeth on 3rd and 1st were trash, probably from running with a bad clutch m/c and using up the synchros, then working on the dog teeth. Once those chew up, it can spit outta gear. But you're probably right to change the collars since they wear against the dog teeth (they're probably cheaper than new gears too.)
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Does this mean your close to driving the vette
Damn. Time to start unbolting. I'll grind the c-beam down if I ever get it back out.
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Not so fast Robin, the joker is making some scraping noises inside the bellhousing. I don't have a clue what could be hitting. The fork is nowhere near the p/p.
Damn. Time to start unbolting. I'll grind the c-beam down if I ever get it back out.
Damn. Time to start unbolting. I'll grind the c-beam down if I ever get it back out.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Because they're way overpriced IMO. The bolts are easy to install anyways. My cbeam holes aren't oblonged, so it hasn't slipped yet.
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Because they're way overpriced IMO. The bolts are easy to install anyways. My cbeam holes aren't oblonged, so it hasn't slipped yet.
I also have the scrapping noise. I think it is the bottom sheet metal, but I won't know till I take a nap, do the grocery shopping, and have some coffee. Then I will go look for it.
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I made my own Beam Plates for a few bucks all you need is a TIG welder and some SS. 1/4" thick stock,,,, Drill holes for the spacing you C/L spacing need and weld some 1/4" sq. along the nut flat spaced so the nuts wont spin
Also if you are rubbing the PP, consider relieving the back of the fork with your new bench grinder.
Also if you are rubbing the PP, consider relieving the back of the fork with your new bench grinder.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
This thing rattles a ton in 5th and 6th, shakes the car even. this is on jackstands though. If I drag the brakes a bit, it quiets down. Hopefully it'll be bearable with the tires on, and on the ground, and with the floorboard hole covered up.
Although it is kinda nice getting to see the driveshaft from inside the car.
Although it is kinda nice getting to see the driveshaft from inside the car.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I even bled the clutch while sitting in the car... I could reach through the tunnel to crack open the bleed line. And I stuck a coat hanger into my clutch alignment tool, to try and spin the clutch while moving the clutch pedal, to check my engagement.
This hole is pretty handy. I can change my speedo gears or shifter from inside the car too.
And I stuck a coat hanger into my clutch alignment tool, to try and spin the clutch while moving the clutch pedal, to check my engagement.This hole is pretty handy. I can change my speedo gears or shifter from inside the car too.
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Well I just finished getting all the interior put back in. I had read we had to modify the trim around shifter or go short throw to be able to go into reverse. Mine goes in all the gears just great, no interference at all.
I also redid the seats while they were out, sure looks much nicer.
I also redid the seats while they were out, sure looks much nicer.
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From: Dallas Texas
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
This thing rattles a ton in 5th and 6th, shakes the car even. this is on jackstands though. If I drag the brakes a bit, it quiets down. Hopefully it'll be bearable with the tires on, and on the ground, and with the floorboard hole covered up.
Although it is kinda nice getting to see the driveshaft from inside the car.
Although it is kinda nice getting to see the driveshaft from inside the car.
Also, mine shook a bit at high speed on jack stands too. It might be doing something wierd with the suspension at the bottom of its' travel, IMO.