Re: [Amc-list] T-96 woes...

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Amc-list] T-96 woes...
> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008, 4:19 PM
> Yow, woes, more like woah!
 
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 Story short -- the input shaft ran inward, the cone for the
> friction 
> ring pressed and spin against the mainshaft, peening the
> end, making a 
> lot of heat, and the 13 rollers all became D-shaped and
> ground the input 
> and mainshafts into ruins.
> 
 I used a real snapring tool, didn't
> over-stretch it, 
> but clearly I missed that it was worn. The groove is wider
> than the snap 
> ring too, but clean and square. Its the snapring that came
> off. I don't 
> really think the groove width is the problem, since it all
> sits flat and 
> the bearing and fit was all fine. I didn't drop the
> trans on it's nose 
> or anything. I looked for signs that the trans was jammed
> against the 
> end of the crankshaft (nose of input shaft not shiny, hole
> in end of 
> crank has drill/machine marks and consistently dull
> colored, etc).
> 
 I have another T-96 to swipe parts from but I
> wonder if I 
> should not just stick the T-14 in there and find another
> axle.

I think I'd cannibalize that other tranny and use a new snap ring next time then pehaps take my time and strategize about using the T-14 and finding a new axle.  It's good that you rebuilt the tranny though.  Think of the hassles you could have with a transmission shop over this failure if they did the work.  Get that little Rambler back out in ciruculation.

I have a T-96 here at home I've been saving for parts. If you really need something let me know.  I've been holding that tranny in reserve since I have a T-96/overdrive combo in a 64 Classic that I think only needs a clutch, but could have tranny problems too. 

Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA


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