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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-02-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,204
Posted By rj8806

The 3/8 washers should be on the cross member...

The 3/8 washers should be on the cross member bracket itself, not in one of the hardware packs. We use a plastic zip tie to hold the washers to the bracket so it doesn't confuse anyone as to where...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-24-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,204
Posted By rj8806

Very nice write up Matt and cudos for pictures as...

Very nice write up Matt and cudos for pictures as well. :thumbs:

Upon reading your post regarding the flat washers, I got to checking our inventory as each mount bracket is supposed to have (2)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-21-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By rj8806

Pm me. I work at American Powertrain and can get...

Pm me. I work at American Powertrain and can get you the spring. No need to drop another $100 for a $1 part. :crazy:
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 840
Posted By rj8806

Sachs, Luk and Valeo are the 3 major clutch...

Sachs, Luk and Valeo are the 3 major clutch manufacturers in the world, supplying the OEM. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,751
Posted By rj8806

:rofl: but i still am....:lol:

:rofl: but i still am....:lol:
Forum: C3 General
02-10-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,141
Posted By rj8806

am I mistaken or doesn't Phoenix Transmissions do...

am I mistaken or doesn't Phoenix Transmissions do auto kits for the vette? If not, try calling Gray or Robert at American Powertrain. Don't think they have an automatic kit yet but they may be able...
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,141
Posted By rj8806

As I worked in C.S. and Tech Support for 5 yrs at...

As I worked in C.S. and Tech Support for 5 yrs at KE and then at AP, I will keep my personal feelings in check....HOWEVER....when I first started at KE back in '05. I was hired on because of 20 plus...
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,141
Posted By rj8806

Very good friends of mine and very unfortunate...

Very good friends of mine and very unfortunate that it happened to the Hall's. :(
Forum: C3 General
02-05-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,141
Posted By rj8806

:lol: Really? You've been a member on here since...

:lol: Really? You've been a member on here since 2009. Assuming that you did your homework before buying your kit, I find it hard to believe that you read all of the threads regarding folks on here...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-05-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By rj8806

:thumbs: AP has a bolt in kit for your vette as...

:thumbs: AP has a bolt in kit for your vette as well as great tech support AND they're not filing chapter 7. :leaving:
Forum: C3 General
02-19-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 8,884
Posted By rj8806

That post couldn't be further from the truth....

That post couldn't be further from the truth. Tremec sets the price that ALL dealers have to sell the TKO for. They cannot sell it for less than what Tremec specifies or they run the risk of having...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,058
Posted By rj8806

Wow..this topic has been covered on here many...

Wow..this topic has been covered on here many times over the years and the general consensus is the TKO is an outstanding transmission. Finding the right company to work with is another story. Do a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,424
Posted By rj8806

Well...they have everyone's "pre-order"...

Well...they have everyone's "pre-order" deposit....can't be about the money now can it? :leaving:
Forum: C3 General
06-22-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,440
Posted By rj8806

Good news for sure. :thumbs: Keep us...

Good news for sure. :thumbs:

Keep us informed.


Richard
Tech Support
American Powertrain
Tremec TKO, T56, T45, Tr-3650 and T5
Forum: C3 General
06-22-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,440
Posted By rj8806

Actually, that's what I said, just didn't use so...

Actually, that's what I said, just didn't use so many words. Yes the pilot is spinning when the motor is running and yes it comes into play when you disengage the clutch as the input is slowing down....
Forum: C3 General
06-20-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,440
Posted By rj8806

Are you talking free play in the pedal before you...

Are you talking free play in the pedal before you feel any resistance? If so, that's seems a little "tight" to me considering the pedal arm is roughly 12" long or so......

If I am right on this,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-20-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,894
Posted By rj8806

Yes the TKO and the T45 are internal rail shifter...

Yes the TKO and the T45 are internal rail shifter linkage but that's where the similarities end. The TKO has 3 main rails that the 1-2, 3-4 and 5-reverse shift forks hang from (1 fork per rail) and...
Forum: C3 General
06-16-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,440
Posted By rj8806

You should be able to remove the clutch fork boot...

You should be able to remove the clutch fork boot and have a look up in there without removing the transmission. I doubt you be able to get your hand in there to do any measuring but if you...
Forum: C3 General
06-16-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,440
Posted By rj8806

I understand your concern but like I said in my...

I understand your concern but like I said in my first response, as long as the clutch is adjusted properly, the T/O bearing is not spinning at all until you depress the pedal which moves the T/O...
Forum: C3 General
06-15-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,440
Posted By rj8806

Are you using a bushing or a bearing in the crank?

Are you using a bushing or a bearing in the crank?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-15-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,622
Posted By rj8806

Hey Larry, it's Richard (from earlier in...

Hey Larry, it's Richard (from earlier in thread)..

I'm glad you posted again in here. Believe it or not, I was wondering how you were liking the TKO. You and I worked through several tech issues...
Forum: C3 General
06-15-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,440
Posted By rj8806

My first guess would be a bad pilot bearing, not...

My first guess would be a bad pilot bearing, not the throw out bearing. Assuming the clutch is adjusted correctly, then the throw out bearing is not spinning at all UNTIL it comes into contact with...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-08-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,008
Posted By rj8806

:lol: Good point.... In other words, if the...

:lol: Good point.... In other words, if the tunnel area feels/gets hotter than it did with the Muncie in it, then use the syncromesh. I realize that on C1's/2's and 3's the tunnel insulation needs...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-08-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,008
Posted By rj8806

:thumbs:

:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-08-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,008
Posted By rj8806

Actually Frank, it is the other way around. ATF...

Actually Frank, it is the other way around. ATF Dexron III is good for the breakin and what I recommend new owners use for the 500 mile breakin period. At the 500 mile mark, dump the fluid and...
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