<VV> Interesting but partially completed Vair 4x4 Buggy question!

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 My guess is the case was welded up then post machined. Given the PTO parts aren't there, well, my guess is using the reverse teeth didn't work so well, which is fairly predictable. The best way to do this is to either add a spacer between the tranny and the rear and add gearing there, or make a new pinion shaft in the rear diff, with a small diameter but wide gear cut into it, and use idlers to take the power off of the top. Alas, Corvair trannies aren't like Porsche, VW, Audi or Subaru trannies in this respect. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>
To: virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sun, Mar 10, 2013 7:56 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> Interesting but partially completed Vair 4x4 Buggy question!





Looks like an EM four speed with something extra. Given the EM 4 speeds have 
side by side main/countershafts, this is consistent. Given there's a Corvair 
diff at the front, my guess is someone modified the case with the intent of 
putting a power take off to the front diff. Like to know what they had in mind, 
given there's no decent access to the output shaft to the front from within the 
tranny. Unless he's planning on using the reverse gear teeth on the 1-2 
slider...

 

John Roberts


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  Good insight!   The current owner knows nothing....  The trans case looks like 
there's a "cast Boss"  at the opening?  At least to me...  I 'll keep everyone 
informed as we learn more...


  No one's   sure if the builder is still around..  but it does run....  and has 
been used  recently..  just never completed!


Matt Nall
Charleston, Oregon
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