[tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
- From: "w.wood" <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 15:00:19 -0400
Rob,
Kelly can rebuild it for you at the Texas Bug stop as well. He's done three
transaxles (barndoor, bug and 64-67 big nut style) it's around $700 drum to
drum
Here's the rub. You can use any *any* bug middle section and just flip the
Ring and Pinion side to side.
I'll forward info later.
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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!
>
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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> *From*: Eric Woodall
> *Date*: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:58:39 -0500
> *To*: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> <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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