roperin

well at least i now know I could never do this, I don't have the resources, or the patience and skills particularly. So I need to pay, how much is reasonable to replace the IMS bearing anyway? Using L & N replacement stuff? My gearbox is ok, its only done 43 thousand, and i think the clutch is fine too. I have a singing noise which sounds to me like a wheel bearing in the rear left area at about 70 mph, how difficult is that procedure?. I did do a replacement water pump and thermostat but thats about the pinnacle of my workshop skills.
Many thanks for the great documentation !

Gaspasser19

Very nice. Jealous of your garage!

ChemMan

Great job. Thanks for the pictures and descriptions.

Hardback

Thanks for taking the time to document these repairs. This will be really helpful for the DIY guys on this forum.

May I ask who rebuilt the transaxle for you? Price? You can PM if me if you like. Im considering a 2WD conversion which will include evaluating gearbox and adding an LSD.

Thanks again, great write up.

eidolon

EXCELLENT! This is is the kind of informative contribution I have been lurking on Rennlist for, for many years.

THANK YOU!

JCL

Nice work! Thanks for taking the time to document and share.

jasper

It's helping me right now in fact. I just started this job tonight. I won't be rebuilding my trans, but will be installing a new clutch and IMSB.

Not looking forward to getting at the hidden bolts. I don't have a hoist either so there's lots of fogged up glasses and generally blind fumbling coming up. Yeech.

As an aside...did I buy a set of used PSS9 from you a couple year ago? They're serving me well.

Millemiglia

Excellent writeup and pics!
I am not only envious of your mechanical skills but also your garage (and tractor...).
Posts like this is an inspiration for the rest of us and also what makes Rennlist such great place.

peavynation

Thanks folks, I appreciate the kind words.


Wasn't me, I was looking around for a set myself!

alpine003

Nice Job! although you did cheat a bit with a lift and trans jack.

Plus I don't see any International's back there so boo....

peavynation

I totally cheated with the lift and jack.

And as for Internationals, I've had those too! Here's one of my projects awhile back, a '75 IH Scout II. It's not a farm implement but it is an IH. Am I legit now? Lol!

alpine003

Holy Cow! I meant tractor wise but your old truck brings back memories. My dad had one back in the day(silver one). Wasn't really into cars back then but looking back, that was a pretty cool ride back then.

DJonathanSilva

Great write up! Thanks

jasper

Peavy -

Can you elaborate please on the tool you used to install your new RMS ? I tried to review Kyle's procedure on Ruetterwerks but you need to register to se the images, and their system won't let me register.

The regi process asks two questions to confirm I am human and even though I answered them correctly it says I'm a spammer and locks me out!

arg.

thanks


edit - second question:

Why did you attach the hardline to your slave before you bolted the slave to the tramission?

My plan is to bolt the new slave to the trans, instal the trans, then attach the hard line to the slave afterwards. Will I not be able to do this?

Thanks.

peavynation

Hey Jasper, I didn't change my RMS. It wasn't leaking, and hasn't for 11 years now, so didn't want to fix it since it aint broke.

I did it this way because I think it's easier all things considered. After doing it, here's my take in retrospect:

Replacing hard line BEFORE it goes on the trans:
Pros:
*Very easy to access and install the hard line
*Lots of line wrench access for tightening
*Can pre-fill the slave with fluid on the bench
Cons:
*Harder to install the bolts with fingers because of interference of the hard line
*A little harder to get the socket on the bolt heads, but using 1/4" ratchet and extensions makes it relatively easy either way, but there's obviously less room with the hard line in the way.

Replacing hard line AFTER it goes on the trans:
Pros:
*Must easier to start the bolts with your fingers.
*A little easier to get the socket on the bolt heads, but using 1/4" ratchet and extensions makes it relatively easy either way, but there's obviously less room with the hard line in the way.
Cons:
*Very little line wrench access to tighten the line.
*Can't pre-fill the slave with fluid on the bench (you can, but it will be messy)

It probably doesn't matter much if you pre-fill the cylinder with fluid, especially if you use a Motive power bleeder. But it did make it for a quick bleed.

The big thing is the line wrench access when the slave is installed on the trans. It's pretty tight. That alone was the reason I did it this way. If you haven't taken it apart yet, give it a shot and see if you're comfortable accessing the line with it still installed.