Last time I said I was about 60% done with the case......I would like to correct that
statement. "I only have 60% left to finishing the case". As usual I can't stop once I
get started.
But I have also been working on the internals of the trans. The thrust bearing in the
OD planetary carrier has to tested in place. Your fingers are not going to fit down in
there, but you can use a socket and place it on top of the torrington bearing. Rotate
and feel very carefully with your fingers for any roughness.
I can't leave sharp edges alone. I have been using a carbide burr and then a cartridge
roll to smooth them out.
Below you can see that I have checked the endplay of the planetary gears. I also
checked the clearance in-and-out from the centerline of the trans. Rotate them
and feel for smooth rotation on the needle bearing inside.
Below you can see the difference between the CKP clutch housing and the
OEM clutch housing. When using the CKP housing, the turbine shaft will
need to be trimmed to 0.5" from it's stock dimension of 0.8". The difference
is in the depth it sticks into the housing. Chris at CKP said it does not
support the shaft, but only supplies lubrication.
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