comp

anybody have rebuild tools they want to sell or can tell me where to buy, only
have 2 to do and don't need high end production tools. i think i have everything Except the tool to compress the drum.. Any help out there ????

bmar

this is the drum compressor that i used when i rebuilt the TH350 in my '79

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/bmar3

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comp

so you used wood ???? did it try to splinter??? or is the spring pressure low
enough not to load the edge of the wood that hard ??? it looks like 2x4
it's isn't that big is it ?????

bmar

they are 1x3 and the spring pressure is very light. you can actually push the plate in with both hands-- but than you need to remove the retaining clip which would take a little finesse. the length is adapted to my press that you see the wood sitting on and can be any length.
i bought the book by Ron Sessions "How to rebuild the TH350" which walks you step by step though the rebuild process.



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[Modified by bmar, 12:03 AM 5/13/2004]

comp

Thanks, :thumbs: I'll get to the book store this weekend

Larry B.

I have done the reverse clutch pack drum with two wooden hammer handles. They are a little tougher than just plain wood. It kinda takes a third hand to get the snap ring out. Re-installing is just a little harder.

comp

so i guess the compressor's tend to be expensive???

Larry B.

Hammer handles are cheap...Whatever works for you.

comp

I do want it to work!!! I know i need to keep things Clean. I have mini things
in the fire............... .Possitive imput and tech. :thumbs: :thumbs: