The next time you thought you lost a screw... Think again as it may be in a place you don't wish it to be.
Had to change my 3-speed adjustment due to regearing for a winter engine. Thought I had it close, and I did, but shift points were still 1/2 turn too high. So, I changed it while bashing today.
It was 20F and windy with no shelter, so basically, uncomfortable. I got a chance to use the new tools my wife bought me for Christmas and tearing it apart was a breeze. I have the X case, so the top comes off with a few screws, 7 to be exact. I adjusted it, put it back together and one of the case screws was missing, or so I thought. Since I was working on it in the trunk of my car... I just ignored it and found another in my spare parts box.
Ran fine for 2 tanks, then all of the sudden it stopped. Engine would rev, but tires did not turn.
The problem:
It's amazing how one little screw can do so much damage!
A buddy of mine just stopped by and dropped off his spare 2 speed trans. Hopefully the top parts work with the output main gear of the three speed or I won't be messing with it until I pick up a new plastic spur for the 3-speed. Too much hassle to tear the truck down enough to swap the entire trans.
Had to change my 3-speed adjustment due to regearing for a winter engine. Thought I had it close, and I did, but shift points were still 1/2 turn too high. So, I changed it while bashing today.
It was 20F and windy with no shelter, so basically, uncomfortable. I got a chance to use the new tools my wife bought me for Christmas and tearing it apart was a breeze. I have the X case, so the top comes off with a few screws, 7 to be exact. I adjusted it, put it back together and one of the case screws was missing, or so I thought. Since I was working on it in the trunk of my car... I just ignored it and found another in my spare parts box.
Ran fine for 2 tanks, then all of the sudden it stopped. Engine would rev, but tires did not turn.
The problem:
It's amazing how one little screw can do so much damage!
A buddy of mine just stopped by and dropped off his spare 2 speed trans. Hopefully the top parts work with the output main gear of the three speed or I won't be messing with it until I pick up a new plastic spur for the 3-speed. Too much hassle to tear the truck down enough to swap the entire trans.
