freeheel4life
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Rebuilding and increasing torque capacity of 71-C
freeheel4life commented on 214 Skier's project in Engine, Transmission & Performance Projects
Dang it this is a great post. Ive only done clutch pack replacements and seals on the few Ive had apart. Thanks for all this info!! I use Harbor Marine out of Everett WA and they have been great for trans and Vdrive parts. -
2001 SAN Tower & Windshield Frame Powdercoat
freeheel4life commented on Brit_hunsicker's project in Tower / Racks / Bimini Projects
Looks great. Not to be that guy but I have two questions that totally derail your thread. First, what the story with the Sanger barefooter in the background?? Also is that a 69ish Chevelle/Malibu in the other building?? Sorry, I tend to look around at the rest of the shop(s). -
This is how I free a very stubborn coupler. Hopefully it helps someone trying to convert to dripless packing. This is on an older Malibu, but principle is the same on most Vdrive and DDs. Some of your older Centurys use different methods to key/index the shaft, so be sure to uncouple shaft and figure out how the shaft is joined to coupler. In this case you have to remove the nut(1 1/16" socket on 1" shafts)inside the coupler and loosen the set screws, there are two hex key/allen heads in the coupler. Next I use some long 3/8" bolts with no shoulders and a socket to preload the living crap out of the shaft. We have a sweet slide hammer at the shop that was there before I started. I have searched the web for one just like it to no avail, but this is the closest I can find(If anyone wants to machine a better one I have some ideas) https://www.generalpropeller.com/shaft-puller Thread the puller on and slide hammer away. In this case this STILL wouldnt free the coupler. SO, heat to the nibral/brass coupler while your buddy/wife/kiddo slowly turns the shaft and occasionally puts some work into the slide hammer and bingo, shaft pops right out of coupler. Most are a lot easier but if youve got one that fights you I hope this helps.
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2001 SAN Upholstery Replacement
freeheel4life commented on Brit_hunsicker's project in Interior Updates & Refinish Projects
Looks damn good. Nice work. Love the added heater pads. -
Qi Wireless Charger
freeheel4life commented on D_Turner's project in Interior Updates & Refinish Projects
Super cool project. So jealous you have the ability to cnc what you want. That would be a game changer for sure!! Whole lot nicer than hole saws, mini air saws, grinder, drill and index, die grinders etc. Always nice to see a mod that looks factory installed. -
Building and swapping a LSx into an old Skier
freeheel4life commented on 214 Skier's project in Engine, Transmission & Performance Projects
Great thread and Im late to the party, but just getting some time to look around the forum and this is a great thread. Full disclosure, havent read your VD71 buildup thread YET, but amazed you are able to put this much thru that trans without going thru clutch packs. Great work "marinizing" this build. I didnt quite catch but am assuming this is a closed loop?? If so what did you do for an exchanger?? Along that line, just curious how you worked in the trans cooler as well??
