How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Jordan Baker]

Rob, I appreciate it to no end. Same for Stewart and Machine Gun Mary

[Jordan Baker]

Today’s task was to get the rebuilt transmission mounted to the engine. The resurfaced flywheel went back on after I found the bolt locking tabs. Then the brand new clutch disk and rebuilt pressure plate went in. I picked up a plastic alignment tool off of amazon for pretty cheap. This made the job super easy. Luckily the tool also fits my MB Jeep. Lastly the transmission was lined up and installed. The engine hoist came to the rescue to hold it in position until I could get everything lined up. Also in the mix but I missed taking a picture was the new throw out bearing.

[Harry Moon]

Make sure you remove the output flange and insert the bolts front to back before hooking up the short shaft to the transfer case., and make sure there is a collar or ring on the shaft first.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Jordan


Observation if you run the engine on the test stand with the transmission in gear the output flange needs to be in place, or you will have puddle of gear lube on the floor. Yup I found this out first hand.


Edit--Found the picture.
Trans Lube Leak.jpg

I was surprised at how quickly it tried to basically pump the gear lube out of the transmission sort of explains why this rear seal is a source of leaks. My output shaft had a grove worn it to so it got a speedisleeve. Also the special washer and nut that hold the output flange in place got a little gasket cement.


Cheers Phil

[Jordan Baker]

I don’t understand what your message is about? I can insert the bolts into the flange easily with it mounted?

What collar/ring are you referring to?

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

Make sure you remove the output flange and insert the bolts front to back before hooking up the short shaft to the transfer case., and make sure there is a collar or ring on the shaft first.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Jordan


Here is the spacer I think is at issue. It goes between the output flange and the rear bearing. It slides along the splines to be pushed in all the way.


Trans spacer.jpg


Cheers Phil

[Harry Moon]

Exactly that ring Phil. I couldn't find the old posting I made about that very subject. and You must put the correct bolts on the flange before tightening it up to the output shaft. if you put them in the other way you will smash the bearing retainer all to hell.

[Jordan Baker]

Yes it has the spacer ring already installed. I did the other year when I rebuilt the transmission. The bolts fit in just fine with the flange installed in the transmission.

[Harry Moon]

this shows how close the clearance is and the other shows the ring and a bearing retainer after either leaving the ring out or installing the bolts rear to front.