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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by Charley PHX on Today at 10:49:39 AM »

I know this will sound strange. There seem to be differences in how the fonts render on my modern computer, compared to the old-school physical stamp font.

I was trying to track these down a couple years ago. This photo shows a sample of what they called 'Roman' although this particular stamp is much larger in size (TX, you may recognize?).  The other style was called 'Gothic', I think it was mostly used on newer cars?

At that time I ran into a problem. This type of stamp was being discontinued and I was unable to place an order (this was summer 2022). Had an order in progress but it was cancelled/unavailable.

I tried to revisit some of the shopping links I saved in 2022. Not yet found one that works (dead links or moved)...

My notes say 11/16" below, but supplier said (again 2022) largest they could get was 5/8" (then later said they couldn't get that either)

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by CantRepeat on Today at 10:18:06 AM »

Here is what I’ve found, vintage United Delco. Font and technique is about spot on.

Steve

Hey Steve,

I'm not sure how I missed this. The font does look darn near perfect.

Could you do me a favor and post a test stamp of 287 66 for me when you get time.

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by CantRepeat on Today at 09:18:13 AM »

Here is a stamp from my 11B Van Nuys car. The font is Roman.

Looks identical to mine. I don't believe the font is roman.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by MO on Today at 06:13:02 AM »

Ball bearings on the input shaft are more tolerant to bell housing misalignment. Muncies use that type. 

Factory bell housing alignment are usually good enough for service with the Muncie and with a bronze bushing they are trouble free and easy to service.  Newer reproduction bell housings or aftermarket bell housings are more frequently out of alignment enough to need offset pins to correct it.

The newer design Tremec transmissions use a tapered roller front bearing that is more intolerant of bell housing runout so it needs to be checked and corrected before buttoning it all together.

As for the pilot bearing vs bushing - the bushing works great and is easy to remove and install.  The bearing is more difficult to remove, more intolerant of misalignment and does not bring anything to the table so....Why would anyone prefer a pilot bearing?  JMO.

Friction.

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by txrsss on Today at 12:52:47 AM »

Here is a stamp from my 11B Van Nuys car. The font is Roman.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by Sauron327 on Today at 12:41:27 AM »

I can send you Jody's PDF files.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by Mike S on May 18, 2024, 06:14:45 PM »

   My transmission went through needle bearing pilot bushings a lot. Here is a past CRG thread. Check out my reply #12. I used a magnetic gauge from Harbor Freight to dial in the bellhousing alignment. http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=16097.0
I stopped using the needle bearing and went back to the bronze bushing now that the alignment is dialed in correctly.

Mike

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by GMAD_Van Nuys on May 18, 2024, 04:49:19 PM »

Article on parallel check using dial indicator:

https://www.holley.com/blog/post/how_to_align_your_bellhousing_for_maximum_transmission_and_clutch_life/

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by JST69Z28 on May 18, 2024, 04:24:58 PM »

Input shaft photo attached.  It looks OK, plus the new bearing fits well.  Feedback welcome. 

I want to do the best job possible and have no issue ordering a dial indicator and doing the most accurate checks.  I have had the car 42 years and the bellhousing alignment has never been checked.  This car is street driven only and never shifted hard.  Reviewing the CRG report, I see how to check for concentric alignment but there is no mention of the parallel check, and I want to do that, too.   It was mentioned Jody's Transmissions has a .pdf file on how to do the checks?   How can I get that?  I would be glad to call Jody and request it, and also buy parts from him.  Thanks for all the great info.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by Stingr69 on May 18, 2024, 02:39:49 PM »

Ball bearings on the input shaft are more tolerant to bell housing misalignment. Muncies use that type. 

Factory bell housing alignment are usually good enough for service with the Muncie and with a bronze bushing they are trouble free and easy to service.  Newer reproduction bell housings or aftermarket bell housings are more frequently out of alignment enough to need offset pins to correct it.

The newer design Tremec transmissions use a tapered roller front bearing that is more intolerant of bell housing runout so it needs to be checked and corrected before buttoning it all together.

As for the pilot bearing vs bushing - the bushing works great and is easy to remove and install.  The bearing is more difficult to remove, more intolerant of misalignment and does not bring anything to the table so....Why would anyone prefer a pilot bearing?  JMO.