Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 10:45:20 -0400
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From: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: [Vanagon-EngConv] shifter grind after swap
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Did you / are you aware of the input shaft problem being
different length for the boxer motor vs the inline 4 cyl.
I have a different setup, so my situation may not apply,
but I can tell you the input shaft from diesel to boxer
is different in length. Could cause this problem.
ERic
Daniel Stevens wrote:
> ok for those that may have been lightly following, I'm in the completion
> stage of my 1980 AC to TD swap.
>
> I am having a tranny gear grind while shifting, and the clutch is
> barely disengaging the driveline.
>
> I can't shift into/outof gears while standing still (parked ready to
> roll) and can feel a very slight drag on the engine.
>
> I just converted my 1980 AC tranny to Diesel BH and input shaft. the
> Clutch slave bracket is in a differant location then the AC slave so I
> used the Diesel slave bracket but of course reused the AC slave
> cylinder.
>
> there is a little metal strap that goes from the slave bracket to a
> lower bolt to offer a foot, I'm imagining for stabilty and strength
> against the forces of the clutch arm/cylinder.
>
> I checked the Hydraulic fluid it's full in the Master Cylinder.
>
> I put in about 3.4qts of synthetic blend GL where the text calls for
> 3.7, though I've heard List rumor that you should fill slightly below
> the fill hole, so withheld some.. I'll add upto the fill hole tonight
> after work to see if that helps the 'grind' but I KNOW the clutch isn't
> disengaging from the engine FULLY.
>
> is there an adjustment in the Clutch Slave mechanism? or do I just put
> more washers between the slave bracket and the Starter motor ear. ( the
> clutch slave bracket goes on the 'outside' of the starter ear when
> fastened to the motor, which is a major PITA to put the starter in
> place.)
>
> now one other variable that may be present is that I bought a 215mm
> (bus/vanagon spec'd ) clutch disc that was offered here on the list from
> oregon in the spring..
> I know that www.bus-boys.com (and other vendors) have the Diesel
> Specific clutch for a significant higher price then a T-II 215mm disc
> 068-141-033J Disc Plate, 215mm Vanagon Diesel $88.85
> 025-141-031H Disc Plate, 215mm 1800 Bus 74-75 Vanagon 1900 Early 1983
> (To VIN 25-D-002308) $40.00
>
> I have both Discs on the work bench and will greater analyze the subtle
> differances (if any) after work today.
> I was going with the belief that the diesel disc woul dhave a differant
> center for shock load of moving the large HP deficient van..
>
> any assistance would be greatly appreciated, as I'm still planning on
> taking this camper 150 miles round trip this wkend to westies@ watkins
> and a grinding shifter just won't allow that.
>
> Thanks
> Dan Stevens
> with a nice rattly 1.6TD that grinds.
>
>
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