<VV> PG rebuilding parts, video, and tips

[shortle]

Hi Keith,
   I certainly recommend the movie made by Harry Yarnell as an additional tool to some of the literature available.You mention a "slipping" issue and then you mention "chatter". These sound like seperate issues. I purchased my parts from Dave Edmunds but I am in no way suggesting him over any one else.
   Although I am not an auto trans rebuilder I found it to be fairly simple after following some basic rules: 
1. Keep everything VERY organized (the best suggestion from Harry). When I did mine I used half a dozen small cans and a number of boxes. Everything was labeled (including bolts,nuts, etc.)
2. Clean EVERYTHING very thoroughly. Take the time. It'll be worth it in the end.
3. Mark things in such a way that you'll be able to easily figure out how things are supposed to go instead of trying to rely on memory alone. Take digital photos of things. Some things can be installed incorrectly (and will not work properly). Take lots of notes. I had 3 pages telling me the way to reassemble it. I took the notes from the movie (I watched it 3 times), from the shop manual (so I would not get it dirty),and from the actual disassembly of the unit.
4. You will have to make some special tools to reassemble. I had the most difficulty with compressing the piston springs but was able to make it work by making up certain "jigs".Use petroleum jelly on the rubber seals instead of ATF.
   These are the things I found that worked for me. I just drove my Rampside 1900 miles in 10 days to Ventura and back and had a great time. I did have a problem with my fan bearing wanting to rise up out of my top cover. I will be dealing with that fairly soon. I hope you had a great time on your visit to Durango recently. I really enjoyed seeing you and your family and I hope this is helpful to you. I have some literature that I would be happy to forward to you on your project.Let me know.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado  

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>From: Keith Hammett <keith.hammett at stainlessfab.com>
>Sent: Jul 14, 2008 8:30 AM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: <VV> PG rebuilding parts, video, and tips
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>It is getting to be more and more evident that I will have to rebuild the PG on my rampside.  I have a slipping issue (kind of like a chattering clutch on a manual) on take off.  Once you are moving it is fine.  So here are the questions.
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>#1  I thought I saw/heard about a video on rebuilding the PG, but I now can not find that source.  Can someone point me in the right direction?  Anybody care to comment on the video (i.e. is it a got to have before doing, quality, etc.)?
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>#2  I have seen the ad in the Communiqué for the rebuild kit including exchange band.  Is this a good source or am I better to order from Major Vendor.  Do I need anything else besides what is offered in this ad?
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>#3  Any tips or suggestions for a first time into a PG?  I did remove the pan and adjust the manual shift valve after cable replacement (kind of like staying at a Holiday Inn lol).
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>#4  I have the '61 shop manual w/ '62 supplement any other sources that I need to do this?
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>#5  I know that there was a difference between the early (145 cid) and late (164 cid) PG transmissions.  I have a '65 110hp engine coupled to an early FC PG.  What if any modifications do I need to make while I have the PG torn down or will I be good the way it is?  I think I read this in the PG tips that Corvanatics puts out.
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>#6 Anything I forgot, see tip #3.
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>I just started thinking about this at work this a.m. and wanted to get some opinions going.  Thanks for any input that you have.
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>Keith Hammett 
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>'62 Rampside
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>"65 Monzavert (looking for body shop near Willard, Mo)
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