Agnelli
True Classic
Engine and transaxle ready to install, in process readying to uninstall the existing 1500/4 speed. Coolant, electrical, fuel connections removed. Manifolds + exhaust out. Axles and uprights out. Discovered these failed items in the process: (1) CV boots both sides (2) Right side wheel bearing (3) vertical crack on the lower inboard side of the left upright. What we learn here:
(1) CV boots can be inspected, I could have caught that. (2) I did know about the right side wheel bearing, and it certainly was noisy but also contributed to slight tracking issues (3) the upright crack based upon location probably would not have been identified by inspection. I conclude it's good to take things apart periodically, inspect, clean and re-assemble / repair.
Question for you all: On my left side A-arm, the forward pivot bolt is seized to the internal bushing sleeve. I am contemplating leaving the arm in, so long as I can drop the 1500/4 speed and re-install the newly build 1500/5 speed. It appears I can drop the existing unit straight down by pivoting the A arm up while still in the car. Now then, since the 5 speed is larger, will it be impossible to install the 1500/5 speed, either together or separately, with the A arm in place? Note I am aware the bushings are original and at some point will need to be addressed. I am planning on taking the existing installed 1500 and building it next, then re-installing it, so I can face the A arm removal in the future.
(1) CV boots can be inspected, I could have caught that. (2) I did know about the right side wheel bearing, and it certainly was noisy but also contributed to slight tracking issues (3) the upright crack based upon location probably would not have been identified by inspection. I conclude it's good to take things apart periodically, inspect, clean and re-assemble / repair.
Question for you all: On my left side A-arm, the forward pivot bolt is seized to the internal bushing sleeve. I am contemplating leaving the arm in, so long as I can drop the 1500/4 speed and re-install the newly build 1500/5 speed. It appears I can drop the existing unit straight down by pivoting the A arm up while still in the car. Now then, since the 5 speed is larger, will it be impossible to install the 1500/5 speed, either together or separately, with the A arm in place? Note I am aware the bushings are original and at some point will need to be addressed. I am planning on taking the existing installed 1500 and building it next, then re-installing it, so I can face the A arm removal in the future.