Transmission Re-Installation
Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 9:20AM Well . . . it's all back together. After a 10-hour day of toiling under my race car . . . OK, after my worker toiling under my race car all day . . .
Parts laid out, tools scatterred; the work begins.
Because the 1UZ torque converter is thicker, we had to trim off the cross member trans mount to get the trans back up into position. This was a really tough job. He and I really struggled.
After everything was in place and bolted up tight, the trans mount had to be welded back in place. It went well. We put in the trans fluid, the motor started, it went in gear, and the tires spun.
But the most WONDEROUS part of the day was this incredible sunset storm.
Dr. Jeff Harper
I brought out an excellent electrician who sorted the unmarked transmission wiring as well as replaced a number of old connectors with new ones. Nice.
The new transmission wiring and new clips are very tidy.
Unfortunately, it rained all day so there was no chance of my testing the transmission set-up. It was a good day to hand wash some shop rags and hang them out to dry, er, rinse, on my trailer. There were hundreds of drag race motorcycles for a Big Race at Bangkok Drag Avenue waiting for the rain to end . . . it never did.
Of course I had my Ford Ranger washed and waxed yesterday. What was I thinking? The rain went from heavy to light in exactly 30 minute intervals all day.
I won't be able to play with these toys until next week-end . . . knock on wood.
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