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07-08-2020, 21:35
Irving

Sounds like you're in for some fun.
07-08-2020, 23:07
newracer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erni

Got my front end parts in. Got most of the rental tools. Still need a seal installer and pitman arm puller. Maybe a non destructive joint separator since I am not keen on pickle forks.
Wanted to work this starting on Friday but kid made plans so Saturday it is.

Now To figure out is I want to do an all-data or the GM specific FSM 3day subscription.

A arms, steering and front diff seals.
4-8 hours per side should do it.

Open to pointers.

Spray everything with PB Blaster now and everyday until you do the work.

One way to remove joints is to take off the nut then hold a BFH on one side and then hit the other side with another BFH.
07-08-2020, 23:38
00tec

Quote:

Originally Posted by newracer

Spray everything with PB Blaster now and everyday until you do the work.

One way to remove joints is to take off the nut then hold a BFH on one side and then hit the other side with another BFH.

BFH on both sides of a tie rod mount, smacked at the same time, does wonders. Havent used one of my pickle forks in years.
07-08-2020, 23:47
Irving

If you use a puller, set some tension first, then apply heat and BFH as you increase tension.
07-09-2020, 09:54
Erni

Thanks folks. Not keen on whacking the steering but every video I saw had folks using a mini sledge to loosen things up.
Going to start today and enjoy the sweltering heat.

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07-09-2020, 10:12
MrPrena

Only read few sentences, but planning to read all during lunch hour.

Hyundai Is Making a Real Manual Transmission That Doesn't Use a Clutch Pedal
Left legs rejoice.
BY PETER HOLDERITH
JULY 8, 2020

https://www.thedrive.com/news/34683/...a-clutch-pedal
07-09-2020, 10:41
Erni

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPrena

Only read few sentences, but planning to read all during lunch hour.

Hyundai Is Making a Real Manual Transmission That Doesn't Use a Clutch Pedal
Left legs rejoice.
BY PETER HOLDERITH
JULY 8, 2020

https://www.thedrive.com/news/34683/...a-clutch-pedal

I always wanted a manual that had no clutch. Just a button on the shifter. With today?s sensors and processing power the button is probably not required. Location and pressure or acceleration sensors can tell where and how fast you are shifting.
Bonus points if they make it sequential like the race cars.
07-09-2020, 12:03
newracer

My buggy basically has a manual without a clutch. Its a Turbo 400 with a reverse pattern manual valve body. The pattern is P-R-N-1-2-3. I can start in any gear and it will stay in that gear until manually shifted. The reverse pattern allows for quick shifts from 1 to R to keep from flipping over backwards on steep climbs.
07-09-2020, 15:55
brutal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erni

I always wanted a manual that had no clutch. Just a button on the shifter. With today?s sensors and processing power the button is probably not required. Location and pressure or acceleration sensors can tell where and how fast you are shifting.
Bonus points if they make it sequential like the race cars.

Bonus points if the trans skip shifts when needed.
07-09-2020, 16:00
MrPrena

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erni

I always wanted a manual that had no clutch. Just a button on the shifter. With today?s sensors and processing power the button is probably not required. Location and pressure or acceleration sensors can tell where and how fast you are shifting.
Bonus points if they make it sequential like the race cars.

I would love to have a true sequential manual gearbox.

Without having a manually operated clutch will make it automatic trans w/ dual clutch shifter. Close, but it will not be a sequential manual gear box.
Those AUTO with sequential shifter that mimics sequential manual doesn't have a manually operated clutch.
Only time they use clutch is when they are about to start/stop , but not when they up/down shift.