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One of my goals with the Super 10 project is to show some items that are not usually addressed when documenting a build up.
To review from earlier comments, if you are considering doing more, building more than you have in the past these pages may encourage you to do so. This information is not secret, it is common, done every day work that you can do with patience and education. The pleasure I receive from drag racing only partly happens at the track. The work of building is also very rewarding. In addition, the learning process is very satisfying. Using the Super 10 powerglide as an example, I could have paid about $200.00 more and bought a complete, ready to install trans. However, it would not be personalized, it may or may not incorporate some of the methods to reduce drag that are presented in the Carl Munroe book. By doing my own building I become "1" with the machine. And that is something I like. It is not something that suites everyone but if it interest you to learn more and do more I think that is a good thing. The following photos show; *High drum in place *Pump bushing and tool. *Pump gears and tool *Stator bushing and tool *Gear tool in pump *End play checking *Clamp to align pump halves All this and much more is detailed in the Carl Munroe book.
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Friday afternoon we wrap up the Super 10 trans. The only remaining works is rear output shaft support and tail housing install.
In the above post I talked about "personalizing" the build. The last photo is a good example of that. This is a small item but something I prefer to do differently than what came out of the box. You most likely have heard it said, "that is how it came out of the box so that is what I used" The BTE pan bolts are packaged with star washers but I do not like star washers on aluminum. After a few removals they will dig into the pan. In this case a thick AN washer will be installed. Same situation with the Reid extension housing bolts, they were packed with lock washers. The same thing as with the star washers, a few removals and the washers will gouge the housing. The fix is the same, thick AN washers. Saturday morning work turns back to the frame. Stand by for more updates,
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Making some good progress Mr. W. Hopefully next week we will put some fuel on the fire on Super 10. I have the doors ready for the aluminum panels on the pancho. Great weather for being productive.
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Here is one way I personalize my trans when I start note I am not starting with a new case. I drill out all the pan bolt holes and helicoil them, its only a few extra bucks but is easier now than laying down on your back with tranny fluid dripping on you.
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James, good example. Little things can made a big difference.
PS, if it were not required I would have a factory case ![]() [well, the aftermarket case is the most space efficient, service efficient option]
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This trans stuff shows the difference between a guy on his umpteenth build and someone like me on his first.
Buying a "bolt on" high performance automatic for my Mustang was the one thing I regret the most. The transbrake solenoid wouldn't fit because the case was the wrong year and it popped a gasket once I got it in a correct one and bolted to my SFI bell housing. Now that I have machined the face of the housing flat, gone to a thicker gasket, replaced the trans pan and machined it down to clear the housing all works fine. And I replaced the foreword shift solenoid and piston, too. Nice big chip in it. I'll worry about gears and modding out the pump next year. One thing at a time. Dale |
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Dale, you are correct that experience matters but there was a day that I did my first one. You go ahead on, the lesson are of great value and greatly satisfying.
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Dragsinger
Though it's been mentioned before I just wanted to add my $.02. I really appreciate your taking the time to logically go through and document and share your build. It's help me organize a project I'm currently getting going. Using your methodic thought system as a guide I have partially built a shed that I will use to go behind and practice my techniques so the neighbors won't be able to see until I advance my skill levels ! |
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GuitarMan,
I got your back Bro, go you to it. The neighbors do not know a thing about hot rods so just tell them anything, they won't know the difference. You may recall I once had an old Plymouth that got 100 MPG. It had a one-of-a-kind, ElectraGrand carb. We were able to document the mileage easy enough because driving for mileage required careful and modest driving. I know for sure the top end power and speed were also impressive but the roads and tires of our area never allowed a full out test run. I once heard stories of a testing area in South Texas near Phalfurious but I never got enough money together to attend those trials. Stories are told about some early pioneers of Bonneville testing there.
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GuitarMan,
" methodical thought system" sometimes a methodical mind is a "unusual" place. Thought processes take unexpected side trips often. It is good to know you recognize this trait. I expect it is easily recognized by a like personality ![]()
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