Bits and pieces, Leslie's car.

[Old Iron]

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[endicott_jb]

So I got the engine fired up tonight, got the timing adjusted, I think I got the carbs dialed in, and the cooling system burped. The transmission is still leaking from the bell housing but not nearly as bad as it was. I’m almost wondering if maybe the torque converter isn’t seated as far in as it should. So this weekend, I’m going to pull the bolts from the flex plate and see if I can slide the torque converter back anymore. If that’s the case, I’ll have to pull the engine again and add a shim between the flex plate and crank. Have I mentioned how much I hate automatics?

 

[soltz]

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So I got the engine fired up tonight, got the timing adjusted, I think I got the carbs dialed in, and the cooling system burped. The transmission is still leaking from the bell housing but not nearly as bad as it was. I’m almost wondering if maybe the torque converter isn’t seated as far in as it should. So this weekend, I’m going to pull the bolts from the flex plate and see if I can slide the torque converter back anymore. If that’s the case, I’ll have to pull the engine again and add a shim between the flex plate and crank. Have I mentioned how much I hate automatics?

Automatics are eazy when the cooperate, when not good luck.
On a better note your build is coming along nicely !!! (Clapping Hands)

 

[endicott_jb]

Automatics are eazy when the cooperate, when not good luck.
On a better note your build is coming along nicely !!! (Clapping Hands)

Thanks bud. It runs freakin awesome. I’ll have to get a video of it running and get it posted soon.

 

[DozerII]

Thanks bud. It runs freakin awesome. I’ll have to get a video of it running and get it posted soon.

Yes you will.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

I’ll have to pull the engine again and add a shim between the flex plate and crank.

I would shim the converter. Leave 1/8" play so the converter can swell without breaking the pump. Ignore me if you know better, just trying to help.

Good Luck!

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[Old Iron]

^^^What Doc said^^^ X2

 

[endicott_jb]

I said to hell with it, pulled the engine again and I will be rebuilding the transmission and front pump. Trying to find the bushings for this thing was a pain but I did find them. Unfortunately, I decided to separate the torque converter to see how bad the seal was and low and behold, half of the fins are damaged or missing. So now, I am on the hunt for a torque converter for the old Ford-o-Matic.

 

[skull]

darn, when things don't go as planned, hang in there, it'll get better,

Later

 

[endicott_jb]

darn, when things don't go as planned, hang in there, it'll get better,

Later

I know it’ll get better and I’m sure it’ll still get done before April. Just gonna be really hard to find a torque converter for this thing.

 

[skull]

what year and is the trans a 2 or 3 speed, l got some people who may know where to get one, friend collects fords and a couple of hoarders, so MAYBE l can get one/find one.

Later

 

[endicott_jb]

It’s a 57 3 speed.

 

[skull]

It’s a 57 3 speed.

seatac transmissions
Address: 2628 S 248th St, Kent, WA 98032
Hours:
closed ⋅ Opens 7:30AM Mon
Phone: (253) 839-4862

the ford collector guy suggested the seatac trans in washington state.

Later

 

[endicott_jb]

Got some pictures of the grenaded tc. And seeing as you guys like carnage as much as the next, here they are.

 

[endicott_jb]

Got some good news. A guy out of Tulsa has a complete transmission out of his running/driving 57 ford that he’s gonna let me have. He swapped over to a 351 and AOD a couple of years ago and it’s been sitting in his garage since. Just need to get it shipped to me which isn’t as bad on price as I thought it would be. I’ll still be looking for another tc for the trans I already have but seeing as I have a few other Y-blocks without trans’ I’ll be able to use it eventually.

 

[Torchie]

Bummer about the TC.
Good score on the new one though.
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Torchie

 

[endicott_jb]

Got the transmission all tore apart and cleaned. Waiting for a few more pieces and then I can start putting it back together. Should work like a brand new tranny when I am finished. Might have found a place to rebuild the converter but they need me to bring it to them to see if they can or not. I’m still getting the other transmission because I don’t have one for my other 312.

 

[endicott_jb]

Well, no go on the t.c. They pretty much told me is a big paper weight. Looks like I’ll be getting one from the guy out in TN.

 

[endicott_jb]

Transmission is almost back together. Everything but the front pump. Mine was really gouged out so I found a good used one that needed only a minor rebuild. Bushing and seal should be here on Tuesday and I’ll get it put together and installed. Today I put the first few coats of primer on the case, bellhousing, and tail shaft. When the primer dries I’ll get a coat of black on her. Once she’s all finished, I’ll get her back in the car. I was able to find a used, rebuildable converter out of Washington, which should come sometime this week. I’ll get it pulled apart, inspected, and resealed if it checks out. Then the engine will go back in and I can test run it on stands as there’s a bunch of snow on the ground currently.

 

[joedoh]

the TC looks like rotor burst on a jet turbine!