1972 Dodge Colt
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Hyper_pak
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It's ok Bob, your car looked great, hooked and booked!
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This picture is for the guy who said a slant didn't have enough power to brake a 833.
Hyper_pak
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I spoke with Dan Brewer about my issues.
The Liberty set I bought from him a few years ago was not shot peened or chryo treated.
My 2.66 set I ran when I first started with the Colt was.
Now did this set break because of fatigue, shift shock, or because it was not treated.
I asked Dan to see how long Liberty might take to treat another gear and cluster.
He is checking for me now.
I think I will just install the 2.66 transmission now and get the 3.09 together over the winter.
Man there was a LOT of metal in the case.
Or save some more money and get a real race transmission!
The Liberty set I bought from him a few years ago was not shot peened or chryo treated.
My 2.66 set I ran when I first started with the Colt was.
Now did this set break because of fatigue, shift shock, or because it was not treated.
I asked Dan to see how long Liberty might take to treat another gear and cluster.
He is checking for me now.
I think I will just install the 2.66 transmission now and get the 3.09 together over the winter.
Man there was a LOT of metal in the case.
Or save some more money and get a real race transmission!
Dang. In the late 70s, my Camaro launched at 8000rpm and was raced for several years with an 833. I never had any problems or maintenance at all.
Curious, what clutch assembly did you use? Thanks for the info!
Green cover Borg & Beck from Don Carlton's pro stock Dart Sport. Used with 2 runs on it. I also ran that same clutch for a couple of years.
Would a slipper type clutch help with shock and help reduce breakage?
Like Advanced Clutches or Black Magic.
My take on that failure is reasons 2 & 3, exacerbated by the the larger 1-2 gear jump & heavy rotating mass....that nuclear option at the bottom sure would be sweet, have to take a hammer to the big piggy bank tho'..
Hyper_pak
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Hard to say, others have had good luck.
Of course if it can or will brake, I can brake it.
The 2.66 trans is back in and I am attaching all the stuff around it.
Tires are off to measure the rear track to the chassis.
Of course if it can or will brake, I can brake it.
The 2.66 trans is back in and I am attaching all the stuff around it.
Tires are off to measure the rear track to the chassis.
Hyper_pak
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Got some measurements on the rer track today. I had the rear installed offset about a half inch to the left. SO I moved the Heim Joint on the right to get it adjusted pretty close to square.
I also had a local trim shop build me a 2 inch head rest pad for the seat.
Going to install the seat with a little more forward tilt.
I also had a local trim shop build me a 2 inch head rest pad for the seat.
Going to install the seat with a little more forward tilt.
Hyper_pak
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Seat stuff.
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Nothing to do with the Colt, but I have to get to the track.
Problem was the 2001 3500 I tow with had a bad fuel level sensor.
I had this problem around 10 years ago and had it serviced.
So it did it again in July and I have been putting it off.
Monday I started on the job, the 36 gallon tank has to come out.
The fuel fittings to the float and pickup module are very hard to get off.
I ended up getting it low as I could working in my car port on the ground.
Then I had to low crawl on the top of the tank between the truck bed from the front
Between the drive shaft and the frame rail I could not get them off..
Then I could see the fittings and the little plastic clips that release them.
Got it all back together and the road test showed the gage working correctly.
I hope I never have to do that job again.
Problem was the 2001 3500 I tow with had a bad fuel level sensor.
I had this problem around 10 years ago and had it serviced.
So it did it again in July and I have been putting it off.
Monday I started on the job, the 36 gallon tank has to come out.
The fuel fittings to the float and pickup module are very hard to get off.
I ended up getting it low as I could working in my car port on the ground.
Then I had to low crawl on the top of the tank between the truck bed from the front
Between the drive shaft and the frame rail I could not get them off..
Then I could see the fittings and the little plastic clips that release them.
Got it all back together and the road test showed the gage working correctly.
I hope I never have to do that job again.
Wouldn't hardly wish that on my worst enemy. Glad ya got it.
Hyper_pak
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Just paid for the new 2 nd gear and cluster from Brewers.
I hope this lasts a little longer.
I hope this lasts a little longer.
Hyper_pak
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Brewers for the Win.
Liberty Gears Faceplated, Chryo and Shot Peened.
Best MOPAR manual transmission source.
Liberty Gears Faceplated, Chryo and Shot Peened.
Best MOPAR manual transmission source.
abdywgn
dismantler
Brewer's for the hard parts and Liberty face plated them? How much for doing the gears and sliders?
Hyper_pak
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Dan Brewer took care of all of what I needed.
He sent the gears to Liberty.
When I first put the 3.09 gear box together I bought an aftermarket Aluminum Front case.
So with the the Liberty Gears, bearings, small parts, billet front retainer it was around $1300.
Trying to budget for a "Real" race transmission.
A TCI 904 is $2300, a converter is $600-$1000 so going to a slush box A'int going to happen.
He sent the gears to Liberty.
When I first put the 3.09 gear box together I bought an aftermarket Aluminum Front case.
So with the the Liberty Gears, bearings, small parts, billet front retainer it was around $1300.
Trying to budget for a "Real" race transmission.
A TCI 904 is $2300, a converter is $600-$1000 so going to a slush box A'int going to happen.
How's the arm doin' Stan?
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Getting packed up for Tulsa OK this weekend.
Hope to see some FABO folk there.
Hope to see some FABO folk there.
racerdan80
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so Mopars at the Park is this weekend and not the next?
Hyper_pak
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Worked on the shifter and clutch today.
I "Think" I have something that will work.
I posted this video today as well showing the clutch tamer operation in my car.
I "Think" I have something that will work.
I posted this video today as well showing the clutch tamer operation in my car.
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