Nick and the Morroco Family are wonderful Car People.....among The Best :)
I am happy that Nick got to spend some quality time with your Dad.....Priceless.

Dan

I could not agree more.

We are meeting for brunch this weekend one day to transfer the trans and shoot the s&@$.

Man I can not wait to bang second!!!

Ryan W31

did you have trans trouble at Stanton? or is this a new venture?

Since I installed it, the M22Z would not shift right.... I am new to this so I assumed it was me, or the shifter, or the set up, but on the way home from PSMCDR Des and I had a good trans discussion and it became clear.... I need to get this thing out and apart before the expensive new parts get broke.

If it shifts right I am confident my ET’s will improve. I had to be super careful to make sure it was in gear before letting the clutch out. (No trust)

Man it was nice seeing you there!!! You always take such an interest in my junk :-)

Some day I want to race you!!! I need to chop a few seconds to make it a fair fight :-)

Ryan W31

You better get that car into the 13s.

Pretty sure you will.

Glad to see you having so much fun.

I am confident!!! And motivated!!!

Gathering HD rear end parts as we speak!!’

Ryan W31

Sounds good!! :3gears:

I have made a couple attempts to install the repaired trans.... I am having a battle.

I can get it so the face of the trans is about an inch from the bell housing but can go further. I had Amy pushing the clutch many times to try to help it move into place.... I used longer bolts to help square it up (not cranking hard on them) but it doesn’t want to go.

I pulled it mostly back out and will drop it down and check the pilot bushing.... maybe I burred it up?

I think the issue is alignment but TBD.

Ryan W31

I need to get the car in working order as I have coordinated a date and time for a photo shoot for an article in Bone Stock and Modified Muscle Cars.

My family are all home, the Stagers and the photographer are all lined up.... like herding cats!!!

I have a plastic alignment tool, wish I had a steel input shaft handy.

Ryan W31

Ryan -- don't know if this is the issue, but I have had issues with the plastic alignment tools also. I have used the following to ease installation. Before tightening clutch cover, push the alignment tool slightly upward -- seems the weight of the clutch disc on the plastic tends to cause alignment issues. This has worked for me in the past ... good luck! ... Craig

If you pushed the clutch pedal when the trans was not engaged into the pilot bushing that the disc is likely no longer aligned properly. I’m sorry to hear it is fighting with you.

Jason

Thanks guys!!

I think your correct.

Ryan W31

Ryan.....like I text you this morning, I had the exact issues you you’re having. I had my trans in and out 4-5 times this year. I had the plastic alignment tool and tried having my wife push the clutch in, I lifted up on the tool while tightening up the pressure plate.....nothing worked, other than bolting it up with a ratchet and then the disc will move in to place. :thumbsdown:

I purchased this alignment tool from Crash at MCACN last year and what a difference that made.....the trans slides right in to place with no issues!

In other words, try and find an old input shaft for an alignment tool. :scholar:

Kurt :beers:

Thanks Kurt I need a 27 spline shaft to use as an alignment tool.

I found that my pilot bushing had come out and was sitting on an angle which was stopping the trans install.

I need to fit a new one and use a circlip this time.

Oooof.

I need to keep rolling to be back on the road next week.

Ryan W31

Glad to hear you were able to find the culprit.

Jason

Knowing the issue is more than half the battle.

I have to focus to ensure I don’t end up moving ahead with upgrades.... SFI flywheel, blow proof, HD clutch fork, heim join linkages, etc, etc. Not yet!!!

Ryan W31

A few pictures.

I am pretty disappointed to see the wear on the clutch fork.... not sure how this occurred? Adjustment? Soft part?

Ryan W31

Tenacity wins every time!!

I had a new pilot bushing made at 1.383” OD and added a circlip back to the crank groove. Then I reinstalled the clutch, PP, Bell, fork, and....... the transmission!!!!!

Reminder: Add oil.

I pushed in the clutch and there is no binding, I was concerned as I had to draw it in due to my poor alignment tool.

Reminder: buy used 27 Spline input shaft.

I am headed back to the road soon.

PS: this clutch fork has wear every point of contact and all were greased and it has a whopping 500 miles :-(

Ryan W31

More time in the garage tonight.

I installed the speedo, driveshaft, crossmember, added oil, shifter installed and adjusted, adjusted the clutch a little bit.

Took it for a little test drive on the ramps and jack stands (she’s solid in the air and I didn’t make any hasty movements.

Trans sounded and acted and felt perfect. (Happy)

Note: I need to recheck oil after a little test drive.

Ryan W31

Here is a funny one.

Look what I had on the shelf the whole time.

This was in a box of parts removed from my M20 during rebuild.

Live and learn.

Ryan W31

It shifts!!! The shifty shifter shifts!! I double checked the oil in the trans and took it for a test drive. All feels very good. I may do a little check of the shifter and lube it a little but all’s well!!! Huge thanks to Nick Morocco and Craig Wright!!! They got me back on track!!! Now I will be able to have the car shiny for the Bone Stock and Modified Muscle Cars Magazine photo shoot this week. (She needs a bath) the video is just easy going through the gears to get everything lubricated.

Ryan W31

So last night we had an awesome car related get together.

The Stagers and the Weavers were all together and a local sharp shooter automotive photographer Kenny Kroeker photographed the car and several group shots. I can’t wait to see these photos. We all went out to dinner after taking day light photos and then Kenny and I took the car to a close by feed mill and he took pictures beside a huge puddle so he could capture the car with special lighting techniques and also capture the reflection.

The group shot will be the winner for me but he can make prints on aluminum, lexan, canvas, or wood.... guess I am buying a print :-)

The photo shoot was for Bone Stock and Modified Muscle Car Magazine. Terry Denomme (Owner/editor) will write the story. (I better start a summary page for him)

Ryan W31

Fun :)

Looking forward to the Magazine issue :)

Dan

Me too!!!

Ryan W31

That’s awesome, Ryan!! Can’t wait to see it!!

Cheers
Dave

Congrats to all your hard work and payoff. This has certainly been a great ride for you and your family and you have made many new friends. That is what it is all about!

Thanks Rick!

Build a car, gain a bunch of friends!! Good plan!!

Ryan W31

PS: Al Corporon sent me this beauty picture.... not sure where my opponent is at this point... (finish line?) Thanks Al !!!

:haha::haha::haha::beers:that's racin'.:burnout:

It was Keri.....she is way ahead of you :)

Dan

Update: Snow/Cold/Winter.

Time to get going on some of the 2020 plans.

I have been finding various parts to make up a HD rear end. Today I bought a TO code housing. It has the spring/shock perches cut off so it was a nice price but needs help!!

It is in Maple Grove MN if someone is headed that way.......

I have a W27 cover that fits on a Chevy 12 bolt, anybody want to trade for an Olds version?

I have Moser axles and wagon brakes but still need the carrier and gears, etc, etc.

Ryan W31

PS: Muscle Car Review got the axe but my car will be in Bone Stock and Modified Muscle cars this winter. :-) I sent all kinds of info, stories, pictures to choose from to make the article.

Ryan,

Well done.

You should have your new TO rear end delivered to our local Olds Rear End Guru.....Bob Kelso.
Bob can restore all your rear end needs. He has done many for Joe and I.
Plus, Bob just recently restored Kurt's broken 12 bolt from the Ohio Drags.

Dan

I would love to do that, but I want/need to learn and do this on my own as much as possible. That’s the fun part!!!

Ryan W31

Yes, I get that.....but if YOUR welds were to break as you are going down the Drag Strip.....that would not be a pretty picture.

Dan

Absolutely Ryan! Setting up your rear is pretty straightforward and, you as the owner, will give it the care that some pros just don't. Sometimes it takes quite a few stabs at the perfect pattern.
I recently sold a '68 TO rear and it went into a W30 up in BC. Since that time I picked up another '69 3.91 posi, but it's the SJ rear with the 588 carrier.
You've got some real talented guys on this board that'll have your back.

Agree a professional will do the welding.

Ryan W31

Always amazing help!!!

Ryan W31

Terry Denomme shared the cover of Bone Stock and Modified Muscle Cars.

This is a dream come true!!!

(If your hurting from the loss of Muscle Car Review, buy a subscription to Bone stock and or Canadian Hot Rods!!! Terry is bringing killer content in the actual magazine format we all love!!!!! BUY IT!!!!)

Ryan W31

Well done Ryan :)

Dan

Yup good for u Ryan!

That’s AWESOME Ryan!!!!:burnout:

Not everyday one of us regular schmucks gets on the cover of a magazine!! Sweet!!!

Cheers:beers:
Dave