Hi All
Not only is the bearing an interference fit in the casing it should be
secured in place with a large circlip around it's circumference, this is
sandwiched between the case and bell housing and will prevent even the
loosest bearing from moving around!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Frank <frank@zk3.dec.com>
To: spitfires <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: Tranny Questions???
>
> "N.A. Campiglia III" wrote:
> > bought this tranny second hand, it looks to be in good shape so far.
While
> > checking it over tonight I noticed the front main output shaft moves in
and
> > out (Front to back) in the tranny casing
>
> Hmm, that ain't right. You're getting 1/2" of motion? And
> you also said "along with the bearing." So I'm confused:
>
> If the shaft and bearing are moving in & out of the case
> together, then either the outer diameter of the ballrace is
> too small, or the opening in the gear case is worn too
> large. If you're lucky, the wrong ball bearing was fitted.
> If you're unlucky, the case is shot.
>
> If the shaft is moving in & out of the bearing... well I
> don't see how you could get 1/2" of motion... unless perhaps
> your input gear is worn down to a nub.
>
> Open it up and tell us what you find. The input shaft is a
> drive fit into the ballrace, which is itself a drive fit
> into the case. There should be *no* fore-and-aft motion of
> either.
>
> --
> Douglas Frank Compaq Computer Corp. Helpmate, n.
> ZKO 110 Spit Brook Rd. A wife, or
> bitter half.
> 603-884-0501 Nashua, NH USA 03062
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