Pulling my engine

[kirk]

A real bad input shaft bearing I'd guess??

What actually caused it or do you know yet??

Input shaft bearing is definitely toast, but I wonder if wobble in the drive shaft is the root cause. I've had the drive shaft balanced before with no noticeable effect on the problem, but there are other things going on that still make me suspect it. The investigation continues.

I should have hung a camera under the car before taking it apart. I would still like to do it when I get it back together.

[massacre]

That's cool Kirk about the tri-power I get what you're saying about "distribution".
I wasn't knocking your setup in the least I love it.

[Marauderjack]

Looks like the bell housing is off center and misaligned?? Is it OEM or aftermarket??

Don't see how the drive shaft could cause that since it's on the other end of the transmission!!

[kirk]

Looks like the bell housing is off center and misaligned?? Is it OEM or aftermarket??

Don't see how the drive shaft could cause that since it's on the other end of the transmission!!

Factory bell housing.

My thought was drive shaft radial forces being transmitted thru the tail shaft and amplified to the 3 bearings at the front (pilot, input, shaft to shaft) causing premature ware of all 3. I have very little wiggle of the tail shaft, but lots of wiggle on the input shaft.

Does the group believe the trans is simply worn out and that's all there is to it? I'm looking for input. Who has lots of experience with T-10s?

The trans will get rebuilt, but if that's not where the problem actually lies I'll be back to square one before long.

[Marauderjack]

What's the inside of the throw-out bearing guide tube look like......may just need a trans input shaft bearing??

I would encourage you to continue using a pilot bushing since they are more forgiving than a bearing!! Also, DO NOT put any grease on it.....just a little motor oil and your're good to go!!

Good Luck!!

[1stMerc]

You still running points in that bad boy?

[kirk]

You still running points in that bad boy?

All stock, including points and tires. I want it to drive just like it did in 1963. The only real exception to that is the Hurst shifter, but that has more to do with changing the boot than anything else.

[kirk]

Paint needs cleaned up, among other work.




1-8 L-R




I'm in the process of checking bearings.

[kirk]

Not going to put the 428 CJ tray back in. Trying to make the car as stock as possible, and reduce the number of places where oil can come out.




I'm going to be replacing rod bearings on 3 & 7. The rest are OK.

[Marauderjack]

While it's out of the car why not freshen up ALL bottom end bearings??

I certainly would!!

[kirk]

While it's out of the car why not freshen up ALL bottom end bearings??

I certainly would!!

Clearances and conditions are good on all but these two. Not sure why, but they're both on the same journal and the journal looks OK.

[1 Bad Merc]

Clearances and conditions are good on all but these two. Not sure why, but they're both on the same journal and the journal looks OK.

If I had it all apart I would redo all of it. Why take a chance since you already have it out and apart.

Check your rearend on the car and see if you have any worn out suspension parts. Sometimes the rearend can shift when you are banging on the car and throw the shaft out of alignment and cause premature wear problems on the bearings. Had some of the same problems with our 64 chevy and the two piece drive shaft.

If the shaft is loose going into the trans then I would say there are some trans issues. I would definitely have it checked and rebuilt.

Good luck with the car!

[kirk]

The plan is to check it all, engine to rear end. Just starting at the front and working my way back. When I get done with the engine I'll move to the trans, then back.

[71cyclone]

nice ;I like those stock Factory free flowin manifolds

[Matt34]

Wow kirk for some reason i never thought you worked on your car yourself, just payed to have it done. Just assumed, dont know why. You guys make it seem easy to do this stuff but it is far from it, at least for me.

I'm impressed for whatever its worth, wow. Are you a mechanic by trade or just learn about the cars you own?