p38js 401 #1 Posted November 29, 2020 Are there any good threads on rebuilding the 3 piece transmission. I have searched and did not find anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p38js 401 #2 Posted November 29, 2020 Just found a great write up in the how to section of the forum 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,096 #3 Posted November 30, 2020 Yeah, @stevasaurus has done them. He’s a wizard! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,853 #4 Posted November 30, 2020 @p38jsStevasaurus is the guru of transmissions and there are many other knowledgeable helpful people on here. I've done 3 of them now and while they are fairly simple I still refer to Steve's thread for a refresher. Do a thread on you disassembly and pictures of all your parts and these guys will see things, details, like they had the part in there hand. Especially which gears you can live with a little wear and which need to be as good as possible. A few suggestions: Before you take it apart measure the in/out movement of the Input shaft with a dial indicator if you have one. this will help you shim it on reassembly. if you don't have a dial indicator, you can use a feeler gage behind the input pulley to case and measure it pushed in and pulled out. Also Before disassembly check the up/down and side to side movement of each axle. There should be essentially no movement (many be a tiny tiny bit) If there's much movement the axle bushings need replacing. Also check that your axle tube is close to square with the side plate (there not perfect after 60 years) if their way out you may want to try to straighten them. Again a little is OK You will need to hone the new axle bushings so you axles rotate in them smoothly (not to tight) Then I've learned to assemble just the differential & side plates on the case and see if the axles rotate freely. if they don't (and most don't 1st time) If the axles bind, hone the bushings just a little and try again, repeat, etc. At the top of the "Transmission Section" there is a pinned thread with bearing and seal numbers to cross reference parts at your local bearing supplier. You can also get parts from one of our vendors, Wheelhorse Parts and More. Just to give you hope! Even a transmission filled with this rusty/dirty caked oil/grease/mud can be saved. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
