Chrwilkins30's build

[escort_gts]

Does that place sell the entire rebuild kit or just the syncros?

Also is there a way to tell how many teeth are on the 5th gear synrco without pull the thing apart?

Don't remember of they sold the whole kit or not, I just bought bearings and a reverse synchro.

For the fifth gear, there is no other way to check. Sorry.

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[chrwilkins30]

Ill have to call them and see. Thanks for the info.

Got the shaft!!

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Update on trans. After putting the shaft in and taking it for a drive it was still vibrating. When I'm coming to a stop you can hear it grinding until Im at around 10 or below. SO I decided to check fluid level since I know that it leaks between the extension housing and it had basically no fluid. Haven't check the fluid since I put the trans in 2 years ago. put a quart in and It was better went and go another quart and it was even better. Go figure. But its still grinding.(not surprised) and I can also hear the pilot bearing going out. So the trans needs to be pulled and rebuild.

 

[escort_gts]

By looking at the picture, seems like the pinion angle might be causing some vibrations.

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[chrwilkins30]

I was wondering when someone would say something about the pinion angle. The pics are deceiving. The axle is set at 6 degrees.

Also if it was the pinion angle why would it start after 150mi.

 

[escort_gts]

Ok, was wondering. But, if I remember correctly, a double cardan shaft should be close to zero at the pinion..I think.

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[chrwilkins30]

Ok, was wondering. But, if I remember correctly, a double cardan shaft should be close to zero at the pinion..I think.

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I didnt know that. Ill have to look into that.

 

[escort_gts]

Yes I was correct, just asked my buddy, says ~0* for a double cardan and for single should be same angle at t-case and pinion so if you have 6* at t-case then you should have 6* at pinion.

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[chrwilkins30]

Do you mean 0* from the ground or like the picture shows?

 

[escort_gts]

Yes like the picture. When measure, its in relation to the driveshaft.

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[chrwilkins30]

is there a good way to measure do that I get it as close as possible to be at the perfect angle. I will just order a pinion shim to correct it.

seems like a 4* shim would get it pretty close.

 

[escort_gts]

Yeah, pinion shim would work.

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[chrwilkins30]

I ordered a 4* shim. Will be here tomorrow. I just estimated the angle it needed so I could be wrong, but if so Im only out $22. Even If its not enough Im sure It will vib less than it is now. Drove it to work and it Vibs worse on decel.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Got it torn apart just waiting for fedex to deliver part.

 

[brinker88]

FWIW, I have the exact same axle seats as you welded at 6 degrees. With a 4" lift spring, belltech 6400's and no block, I needed to use a 3.5 degree shim.

Great build btw, keep up the good work.

 

[chrwilkins30]

Thanks Brinks! Got it all in a damn it made a difference. No more vibration up until the gauge says 55. Alot more drive able now. I needed to get a 6* shim to make it 100%. Ill probably wait a few weeks to install it as I hardly ever go over 55. I would post a pic but photobucket wont allow me to upload it for some reason.

Thanks Ben for the tip.