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bernd_st
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Post by bernd_st » Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:58 am

Can anybody pls. explain me the needle roller thing again ? Would appreciate it since my Toploader also suffers from excessive input noise with clutch not engaged...

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Post by martin172 » Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:30 am

As we're having a gearbox surgery, mine is extremely reluctant to engage 1st when cold. Is this a common thing ?
It also had the same droning noise as Bernd's.

I suppose this re-raises the issue of Tech Tips.
Has there ever been any tech tips in CW about gearboxes re. repairs/improvemets etc?

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Post by V8 burble » Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:36 pm

martin172 (aka scannerman),
I suppose this re-raises the issue of Tech Tips.
Has there ever been any tech tips in CW about gearboxes re. repairs/improvements etc?
See CW 9, pages 19 to 21 for “Let's have a look at the gearbox” written by Bob May, back in the late 70s.

There is a very detailed description of how to overhaul the Toploader gearbox plus an excellent photo of all the transmission's innards.

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Post by gvickery » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:21 pm

From the reserve scannerman:

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With many thanks to Club founding member Bob May.

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Post by V8 burble » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:03 am

Gene,

Thanks for the Mustang Monthly gearbox link.

This is definitely not a job for the faint hearted!

This is another Toploader link from Classic Tiger:

http://www.classictiger.com/techtips/to ... opldr.html

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Post by martin172 » Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:23 pm

That's for sure. The more I read the more daunting it becomes.
If nothing else, you need to get your hands on lots of new tools.
It's not something that I'll be doing.

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Post by Brad1380 » Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:56 pm

gvickery wrote:From the reserve scannerman:

With many thanks to Club founding member Bob May.

Graham
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Interesting quote re-John Woolfe, he used to race a V8 TR8, then a GT6 & a Ford Falcon of late, good man i've had some trick parts from him over the years.
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Post by Brad1380 » Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:59 pm

nedsTiger wrote:Brad,

The box has been modified as Gary sugested, the vent in the lid has been welded up and a tailshaft breather was fitted.

The box was fully rebuilt using a fast road kit from "Dan Williams" in the states including new needle bearings, synchros and new 1st and 3rd cogs as they were showing signs of wear. All new seals and gaskets were used throughout.

The modifications were advised by Dan Williams who only builds ford toploaders and has done so for many years. I did include some literature in the folder about the toploader boxes and how to set them up correctly.

You seem to be making excellent progress on the bodywork, keep up the good work

Regards
Ned
Thanks Ned,
slowing down of late due to other things going on, trying to do at least an hour a day so getting there.

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I should have got you to bring Celly paint across as having a hard time finding it locally & no-one wants to post it from the UK.
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garyv8tiger
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Post by garyv8tiger » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:37 pm

why are you using celly ?

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Post by martin172 » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:44 pm

What is celly?

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Post by V8 burble » Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:59 pm

Cellulose paint.

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Post by martin172 » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:16 pm

Ah.

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Re: paint

Post by Brad1380 » Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:42 am

garyv8tiger wrote:why are you using celly ?
Always used cellulose, though perhaps i'll have to use a modern water based paint if i can't get any.
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garyv8tiger
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Post by garyv8tiger » Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:53 am

my tigers are in water based .i wouldnt use it again if i could get other paint .
if its a flat colour i would use 2k .you can still get it in uk.

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Post by Ash » Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:50 pm

If you struggle try classiccarpaints.com or vintagepaint.com who both supply celly and will match to samples.

Painting celly is so easy but solvent based 2k will last longer. You may die applying it but it will look great! :P

You will need a dust-free environment as 2k is not touch dry for at least 10 minutes. Also good safety equipment like the appropriate masks, goggles etc.

Have you decided on a colour yet Brad?

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