Anyone else Feeling overwhelmed and under prepared build

[BarryL]

[brokevwguy]

i pushed that rod all the way into I believe 2nd gear then pulled it straight back into 3rd gear. When I turn that rod where the throw out bearing is neither axle spins.
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[BarryL]

[brokevwguy]

I found neutral and spun the shaft like you said. Nothing spun but the the shaft that I was turning.
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[BarryL]

[brokevwguy]

When I turn the wheel axle the other wheel axle does turn but the shaft where the throw out bearing is does not turn.
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[ryans65]

turn both axles in unison in gear and the input shaft should turn

[BarryL]

[ryans65]

[BarryL]

[brokevwguy]

I finally was able to have someone turn the other side while I also turned the other shaft. The center shaft at the throw out bearing turned. So I take it that means that it is good?? I hope.
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[ryans65]

You're just going to have to roll the dice on that one, you now know at least one gear engages... reseal it and put some fresh gear oil in it. With a little luck its fine!

[brokevwguy]

The wife wanted me to have it rebuilt but I do not know of anywhere close to me, Syracuse NY, that rebuilds bus transmissions. It would prob be pretty expensive anyways, especially if I had to ship it.
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[brokevwguy]

Just wanted to post some updated pics

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[mandraks]

starting to look like a bus again. good work
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regards

Uli

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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel

[oakman]

Looking good!!! Thanks for the updates!
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Brandon

[Busstom]

Check you out...I just cracked your thread open for the first time and read all of page 1. You appeared to be a potential candidate for a collapse in futility. I decided to skip to the end and see where you are, and BAMMM! You've got floors and corners and wheel wells replaced and whatever else...awesome progress. Congratulations for learning your welder and gittin 'er dunn, I bet the wife is bragging about you behind your back now...and even more props for not throwing in the towel and adding another project to the classifieds!

[Blue Baron]

[Busstom]

Nothing wrong with that...by hook or by crook.

[brokevwguy]

I ended up shipping it to a shop in South Carolina. Can't wait to get it back.
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