Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes.......that is normal. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Great thanks

Would you call that a 27 spline?

Ryan

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes.......that is normal. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Great thanks

Would you call that a 27 spline?

Ryan</div></div>

If the tail shaft is 27 splines ... yes

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Makes sense, what is the groove for, assembly line installation? Balance?

Ryan

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Makes sense, what is the groove for, assembly line installation? Balance?

Ryan</div></div>

Geezz -- its been awhile ... but I vaguely remember there were applications where the output shaft had a matching wide spline. May have been for balance purposes. I am sure there are others on this sight may have more input. TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

[MarcDant]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Makes sense, what is the groove for, assembly line installation? Balance?

Ryan </div></div> Most probably for easy installation and removal of driveshaft. Air and suction have space to enter and escape from missing spline.Good progress on this w 31 so far Ryan.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Thanks Taz

Thanks Marc

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I am getting closer to having all my items related to the transmission planned out.

FJ Smith (Ontario drag racer) may have a used BOP blow up proof bellhousing if so I have asked for a signature on it:-) if this doesn't work out many people have their eyes out for me.

I only need to order a pilot bushing/bearing and throw out bearing. Need to call Crash as suggested.

I am confirming an order to buy a good quality angle grinder, cup wire wheels, a straight wire wheel and a 45 degree wire wheel to get in corners, gloves, and I already have N95 masks, coveralls, face shield, safety glasses, ear muffs, I have 6 mil poly to lay down to keep the igloo floor nice and clean, I also plan to cover the car and tape off around the edges to keep the crap off the outside of the car, I will also tape over the 4 speed hump......... This is going to suck:-) Wish me luck:-)

I will try to borrow a big fan to blow the debris and dust out the door.......

This may be the time to re-engage the teenage boy:-)

Ryan

[olredalert]

----Leaf blowers are good for your clean-up too, Ryan.......Bill S

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Leaf blowers are good for your clean-up too, Ryan.......Bill S </div></div>

Good tip!!!!

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Hello, Hello, hello:-)

I have had a little too much &quot;quiet time&quot;. Summer is great!!

Update:
I think I have plans/parts almost bought all the items relating to the transmission.

Lakewood 15100 bellhousing, front cover, and clutch fork. like new.
Steel flywheel
27 spline pinion yoke
The Stagers put a new pressure plate and clutch in before I bought it so the LuK assy will be used.
u joints are here from in-line tube
driveshaft is powder coated
M20 is completely rebuilt ready to go
transmission mount ready
Competition plus shifter is rebuilt and installed.... but need to see if the offset for console will be an issue?
I bought a 10 spline clutch install tool

i still need a pilot bearing or bushing and a throw out bearing.

Is anybody in Lubbock Texas driving to MCACN? willing to transport my bellhousing? I assume shipping costs will suck.

Ryan