Date:         Sun, 18 May 2003 19:49:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Blake Thornton <blake@MATH.WUSTL.EDU>
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From:         Blake Thornton <blake@MATH.WUSTL.EDU>
Subject:      Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
Comments: To: Fredrich Hesterberg <FredsVW@webtv.net>
In-Reply-To:  <16990-3EC828B1-2033@storefull-2354.public.lawson.webtv.net>
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Fred,

Thanks for the encouragement.  I'll pry the hell out of it tomorrow.  As
I've never had the tranny out, I'm not too sure what the sticky parts are,
but as long as everyone is saying to keep prying, I'll keep prying
(tomorrow).

thanks,
Blake


On Sun, 18 May 2003, Fredrich Hesterberg wrote:

> Mr. Blake,
> The mainshaft may be stuck in the pilot bearing.
> Pry more.
> Or move jacks so the two are the same.
> Good Evening,
> 
> Fred
> 
>  
> E-mail message   
>  
> My clutch went bad a few weeks ago and I'm finally getting around to it.
> Anyhow, I've got the engine and transmission disconnected, I've got the
> engine supported (by a chunk of wood and a chain in the engine
> compartment), I've got the transmission supported by a floor jack.  
> The engine and the tranny are separated by about 1/8", but I can't seem
> to get the tranny off the studs coming from the engine on the bottom.
> What gives? Any ideas would be great. 
> Thanks,
> Blake
> 
>