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JSnyda Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2007 Posts: 27
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:03 am Post subject: Transmission troubles |
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I just finnished rebuilding my motor and its running nice. While my motor was out I also replaced a bearing in the transmission on the differential. Now with everything back together and the motor running I went to drive it but it goes in reverse in all the forward gears and goes forward when I'm in reverse. Is it possible to assemble the trans. backwards and get the results described or is it an error that can be fixed without taking the motor and trans out of the car like linkage or shift plate? Thank for any info that is helpful in advance |
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RockCrusher Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2010 Posts: 4596 Location: Parkesburg, PA
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:09 am Post subject: |
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You're joking right?
Yes you can install the ring gear on the WRONG side of the pinion gear and get exactly the results you report. Time to take it out and do it over if you're not pulling our legs.
You COULD just leave it that way and use it for a stunt car....running down the highway at 80mph in reverse....quite a thrill. How about a world record for longest distance jumped by a car in reverse?
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JSnyda Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2007 Posts: 27
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:19 am Post subject: |
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I find the truth to be more funny than anything I could make up but for some reason I'm not laughing. I guess because I know what I'm going to be doing this weekend and it does not involve driving the bug. |
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RockCrusher Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2010 Posts: 4596 Location: Parkesburg, PA
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:37 am Post subject: |
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JSnyda wrote: |
I find the truth to be more funny than anything I could make up but for some reason I'm not laughing. I guess because I know what I'm going to be doing this weekend and it does not involve driving the bug. |
Pain in the butt no matter how you slice it. You should really consider that world record first...... _________________ [email protected] Please use email for all general inquiries.
I will be happy to speak to anyone who has a serious inquiry (meaning real potential business for RC enterprises) or a parts order. Due to machining noise causing missed calls all calls will be returned promptly.
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66brm Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2010 Posts: 3676 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:37 am Post subject: |
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Just spin the engine and tranny around into a midmount configuration, bit of work on the linkages and stuff and away you go!
Sorry I shouldn't laugh but it is kinda funny _________________ Aust. RHD 66 Type 1
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larryvance66 Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2009 Posts: 731 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:55 am Post subject: |
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Related question??? Will the backlash setup be the same on one side of the pinion opposed to the other? Just can't seem to wrap my mind around it! _________________ I got a Volkswagen for my wife....Best trade I ever made! |
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mcmscott Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2010 Posts: 4848 Location: sanger ca
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:24 am Post subject: |
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No |
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RockCrusher Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2010 Posts: 4596 Location: Parkesburg, PA
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:43 am Post subject: |
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YES....use the OEM backlash recommended. You are putting it back to stock location. I don't know why you would use a different lash either way. _________________ [email protected] Please use email for all general inquiries.
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17273 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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RockCrusher wrote: |
YES....use the OEM backlash recommended. You are putting it back to stock location. I don't know why you would use a different lash either way. |
I think larry was asking if he slapped it together, will the lash end up correct on both sides. The answer is NO. _________________
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Hotrodvw Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2004 Posts: 6327 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Just sell it as a Mid-Engine trans and start fresh! _________________ '67 Sunroof
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Horsepower is an addiction........Addictions cost
lots of money!
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pyrOman Fire Master
Joined: July 21, 2003 Posts: 12400 Location: Over 2002 posts deleted!
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Turn your 4th gear into neutral!
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volksfiend Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2004 Posts: 283 Location: Mo....West of Mexico
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Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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You can pull the axles and side covers without removing the tranny...flip the pinion to the correct side and bolt it back together.
You will have to pull a couple studs to get the covers off.
I am embarrassed to admit that I have been where you are....though mine was after a ring and pinion change.
About an hour later, I had things switched back around properly.
Should I have rechecked the lash? Yep.
Did I?
Nope...
She's nice and quiet. _________________
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JSnyda Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2007 Posts: 27
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Volksfiend I was just getting started and thought i would see if anyone knew if it could be done while in place. It looks close but stud removal will give it plenty of room. Easy mistake 50/50 chance and it all went back together so nice. Anyway I can laugh about later when I'm driving it around. |
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