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Make sure you use "Synchromesh" fluid in that transmission if you want the syncros to last. You can get it from GM dealers or Pennsoil makes it.
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08-25-2008, 01:12 AM
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Synchromesh? That's getting fancy. I wasn't remembering to even add ANY oil at all!
Since this is an old junkyard transmission, does it make sense to fill it with transmission fluid, drive for a few weeks, then drain it and put in the good stuff?
Might get some old goo out.
I am sure I will end up having to yank the whole thing out again for some reason or another anyways. When I do that, all the transmission oil will come out the driveshaft holes anywhoo.
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08-25-2008, 01:24 AM
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You should only use synchromesh and I really don't suggest anything else. It is kinda expensive also at like $8.00 per quart and you need 3 quarts total. I would get 4 quarts if you plan on dropping it out again sometime so you can top it off. If you really want to, you can use regular Dextron Mercon ATF fluid for cleaning purposes. Fill it with that, run the trans for as long as your batteries will take you, drain and refill with the right stuff.
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08-25-2008, 09:42 AM
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Wow - congratulations, Ben!
Our motor was also going to be really close to the frame, so we swapped in the motor mounts, axles & shift linkage from the 4 cylinder car, which shifts everything about 3 or 4 inches to the driver's side.
See pics of the difference here: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...5.html#post512 |
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08-25-2008, 09:45 AM
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In the evening, I went over to a friend's house for a party. I took the motorcycle with to show off. Talked with quite a few people about it.
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That's funny - I had the ForkenSwift at a party on Saturday night too. Lots of interest. Fun stuff. |
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08-25-2008, 09:57 AM
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Wow, great update. It moves (under its own power)! I wish I could have been there to help out, but I was packing dusk till dawn this weekend.
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08-25-2008, 10:54 PM
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Video!
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08-25-2008, 11:01 PM
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YAY!!
Awesome, Ben! Congratulations!
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08-25-2008, 11:13 PM
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It's alive! ALIVE!
Muhahahahaha!
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08-25-2008, 11:13 PM
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Nice nice nice! I think I can hear the motor as you're going up the driveway...
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