Re: [DMCForum] Re: Replace Pilot Bearing (Remating the Transmission)

[Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We've already been through this, Bill. 21 smaller splines is stronger 
than 10 big ones.

Just a hint for you - don't even put the bolts in until the box is back 
in place. DO use long bolts to slide the gearbox in on. This will help 
it locate

Martin

content22207 wrote:

>
> It's the difference berween 10 spline and 21 spline clutch discs.
>
> 10 spline are much sturdier. You can actually use the input shaft to
> guide the transmission back to the engine. 21 splines are weak and
> will deform with nothing more than the turn of a STUBBY length wrench.
> No joke -- you absolutely can not feel them bending (versus a 10
> spline, where you use binding action to signal which opposing bolt to
> turn next).
>
> In the bad old days, you could slide the transmission back, let it
> rest on the crossmember while you replaced the disc & pressure plate,
> then pull it back to the engine with its own mounting bolts. Worked
> like a charm. With these new import transmissions, however, everything
> has to be treated with velvet gloves. 
>
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
>
> >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx> wrote:
> > content22207 wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > This is the voice of experience talking: do not use the transmission
> > > mounting bolts to pull it back to the engine. You'll bind and deform
> > > those tiny splines without even feeling any resistance. I ruined two
> > > brand new clutch discs that way.
> >
> > So was that the car's fault, or yours?
> >
> > Martin
>
>
>
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