Re: [AMC-list] ancient Gemmer steering gear, ancient starter motor

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Hey I don't mean to bad mouth doug galvin, he's the first I call every time,
know each other by name and all. I probably overstated my frustration with
phone tag. I'm on the move all the time and apparently so is he so its msgs
left back and forth. Still need bushing.

Starter: tired of getting crap labor on electrical rebuilds I now do them
myself. For the last few years I get half-assed service from what are
allegedly decent rebuilders. I usually pick my own cores etc but when parts
are not popular and extra time is needed for "ordinary" work like starters
that happen to be older than the technicians, they don't get the extra time
and attention they need and its best to do your own.

(from my G2)
On Mar 4, 2011 3:05 AM, "Frank Swygert" <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> To answer Tom first - If Doug Galvin doesn't have the seals you need try
Blaser's (www.blaserauto.com). They usually have the most hard to find
parts. What about the starter? I didn't read anything about that! It's
pretty standard, any auto electric shop should be able to rebuild it.
>
> Russ, is that a stick or auto car? Even the 64 auto has a rear pump and
can be towed in neutral, and it should be safe to tow it for that long at 50
mph, but I don't think I'd try faster. Even then, stop at about 50 miles and
see if the trans is getting hot. Make sure it's full of fluid first. The TSM
says it can be towed "for short distances" in neutral, shaft should be
disconnected for longer tows with the rear wheels on the ground. That would
mean removing the tube and pulling the shaft out, then reinstalling the tube
in this case. The U-joint yoke slips off (at least on the six cylinder
models), but I wouldn't leave the shaft turning in there on the mid bearing.
The bearing isn't designed to take the weight of the shaft, just prevent
vibration.
>
> -----------------
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:30:25 -0800 (PST)
> From: russ hathaway<russh97309@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> Can I successfully tow a 64 Classic V8 AT at freeway speeds for about 150
miles? I will be on a tow dolly and I have done so for other older cars, but
only for about 40 miles or so. I'll be keeping it down to about 50MPH, and
its rear wheels will be on the ground.
> I had towed a car once by backing it on the dolly and tieing the steering
wheel, but this was only for about 10 miles. In my minds eye I kept seeing
the rope come loose and the car do a quick cookie in the road. I don't want
to drive 150 miles with this scene in my mind...Russ
>
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