[tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
- From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 13:40:20 -0500
Have a look see at these pictures and if this helps you:
http://www.woodallweb.com/gallery/main.php/v/album03/Bus_RGB_Rebuild/
FYI, I didn't take these pictures. This is what I used to do the
rebuild on mine.
wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Can you describe it for me as if I'm a bonehead? The things I've
> looked up imply I need a bearing puller but if you can tell me how to
> get the axles off without that it would go along way in solving my
> dilemma!
>
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> *From*: Eric Woodall
> *Date*: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:58:39 -0500
> *To*: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Subject*: [tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
> I was able to get my reduction boxes off of the transaxle without a press.
> Do you mean you need a press to rebuild the redution boxes?
> You could remove the axles and the axle tubes and then take your
> transaxle center section that place that Sammie uses in Longview.
> This might work right?
>
> wuzmop@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> As some of you know I blew out 4th gear on the way to the classic.
>> 1967 with big nut redux boxes. I'm weighing my options as every time
>> I think I'm leaning in a specific direction, I run into a challenge.
>> Keeping in mind I've had a string of bad luck with our regular car
>> getting wrecked while we were in Fburg and some other realted issues
>> have me kinda strapped for now, so cost is a huge factor. Time is
>> only a factor because I miss my bus, AND IT'S CAMPING SEASON! I know
>> I can search the web, but honestly I'm a bit frustrated so I'm hoping
>> you guys can help, and I value your input.
>>
>> Option A) How much can I expect to pay to have my tranny rebuilt
>> locally, stock, if I drag it to them with the redux boxes intact. I
>> don't have the pullers to get the bearings off to get the axles off.
>> With Graffeo out of the mix, who? And who close to Dallas? I have no
>> truck or big car to move this thing with. I can get help, but
>> wouldn't want to ask them to go too far.
>>
>> Option B) I have a small nut drum to drum, I'm told is good, I can
>> slip in there for now until my funds get in better shape. It's got a
>> rusted nut in the redux housing that so far won't budge. Back to that
>> I have no way to remove the housing to stick another on there if I
>> could.
>>
>> Option C) How much and to what lengths would I have to go to to put
>> in a straight axle kit and do away with the boxes? I don't want to do
>> this, and if I do, the bus will be down for awhile, especially if it
>> would require any more than just the tranny axles and drop spindles.
>>
>> I'm taking a deep breath now...
>>
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