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  1. Boomer, Oct 9, 2018
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    As we cannot find parts on these anymore, how long do they usually last? Besides changing oil every couple years, is there any other maintenance to do?
  2. Capt Ralph, Oct 9, 2018
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    There are parts and shops that are experts in finding, recycling and sometimes just making things work with precision hammers.
    There are just to many of them out there for you to feel to naked,,, at this time.

    Just take care of them, tell them you luv them. Pat them on their,,,, case from time to time.
    Fresh oil and clear oil coolers will keep them happy also.

    However, I have always tried to be a good BoyScout. Out 32Volt Bert turned 40 this year.
    Original Detroits and original TD 514s. I know where my spares are.

    There will be one heck of a Viking's funeral on Bertie when we pass, She's a keeper till the end.
  3. dennismc, Oct 9, 2018
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  4. Capt Ralph, Oct 9, 2018
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    Manuals available on that site also.
  5. Boomer, Oct 10, 2018
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    Thank you
  6. Pamela005, Oct 14, 2018
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    Thank you. Very good to know when I get ready to detail the transmissions.
  7. Boomer, Apr 6, 2019
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    Jinxed myself....servos or something is leaking..wont stay in neutral even if I hold the shifter on the tranny..fwd or reverse...neutral for 10 sec only...just when I was starting to feel good about her also
  8. Capt Ralph, Apr 6, 2019
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    Seal in shifter valve body leaking. Nothing major.
  9. Boomer, Apr 6, 2019
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    Have to pull the tranny or fix in place?
  10. Capt Ralph, Apr 7, 2019
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    Fix in place.

    You need to find a local guy that knows something about clutches.
    The valve manifold theory works the same between most mfg's.
    Just looks way different.

    Order in a selector seal kit.
  11. Boomer, Apr 7, 2019
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    Tranny have to be unbolted and rolled over to get to the underside or they on the side?
  12. Capt Ralph, Apr 7, 2019
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    I thought the manifold was on top. Where does the control cable go. That rotating shaft has O Ring seals and one has failed.
  13. Capt Ralph, Apr 7, 2019
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    I've been away from my desk for a IPB lookup. I'll try to pull it up tonight.
  14. Boomer, Apr 7, 2019
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    Shifter is on top...no rush...just curious...my mechanic said the valve body seal failed also
  15. Capt Ralph, Apr 7, 2019
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    So he is familiar with the theory? He can fix it.
  16. Boomer, Apr 7, 2019
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    Same guy who rebuilt the other motor
  17. Capt Ralph, Apr 7, 2019
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    Tap on one of the Capital shops we have discussed bwfore for seals.
  18. Boomer, Apr 9, 2019
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    Roger that...
  19. Boomer, May 21, 2019
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    Transmission fixed...it was valve body control valve...bad oring and teflon gasket...we will try again this weekend...question...my mechanic mentioned putting g 10 oz.. of marvel mystery oil in the trans fluid to flush system out and then change the oil and clean the screens...anyone ever heard of this?
  20. Capt Ralph, May 21, 2019
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    Rinse the clutch & clean the screens; Yes. With additive; No.

    The Marvel oil, Brake fluid and snake oils help the seals swell. Something you do not need if all else is working well.
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