edgro 677 #1 Posted November 21, 2021 I did not like the looseness of the crank handle support that goes into the mid mount tach-a-matic. Don't know if this has been done before, but here is my cure. I drilled a piece of flat stock, and made this bracket to support the end on the left side. Handle slop is gone now 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,412 #2 Posted November 21, 2021 @edgro you guys are getting very scary to me , let me understand , you looked at a poorly functioning area , and dared to improve it ? what is going on ? handle slop is now gone ? my only question is , did you lubricate related movement areas ? off the cliff , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,082 #3 Posted November 21, 2021 Dare say... did you try a Lucas product? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,218 #4 Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, edgro said: A 1/4" rod thru those holes that back up the latches, (see photo), will help reduce the slop for any implement. Of course capturing it completely, like you did, will reduce the slop to near nothing. The use of a rod is not documented in my owners manuals, maybe at one time it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,516 #5 Posted November 21, 2021 Pete, I knew you were going to say that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,412 #6 Posted November 21, 2021 @AMC RULES @stevasaurus did not say it , figured it was a little tiring to those that don't do it , but after working on any part that needs to work easier , of course its got to be lucas xtra heavy duty , anti sling , hi temp 560 drop point grease . i feel better now , keep it greasy , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,516 #7 Posted November 21, 2021 @peter lena Pete, just so you know, I use Lucas when I re-do transmissions, and I put it on my Wheaties in the morning. I put Sea Foam on my pizza when I make them. I use 3 & 1 oil on all the door hinges in the house...and on all my tools. I have an oil can in every room in the house, one on top of every TV. Check out some of my collection of oil cans. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,412 #9 Posted November 21, 2021 @stevasaurus @AMC RULES , think I am in that club, mine also includes LUBRIPLATE , CHAIN AND CABLE LUBRICANTS , at least I won't ever rust out, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,516 #10 Posted November 21, 2021 OK...back on topic. Sorry @edgro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,660 #11 Posted November 21, 2021 Flex seal will take up the slop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgro 677 #12 Posted November 22, 2021 I have been spraying things with amsoil metal protector 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13 Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 1:47 PM, stevasaurus said: I put it on my Wheaties in the morning. I put Sea Foam on my pizza when I make them Might want to watch out if you are at Steve's house and need coffee creamer... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
