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| Resto update |
| By Dale Cecil - 06/25/2004 7:50:46 AM; IP 63.230.71.253 |
Here is an update on my project. I have a 68 Mustang GT coupe 390 4sp that I am restoring. I got the engine back from the machine shop on Tuesday of this week, June 22, 2004. We have all of the parts, crank, pistons, bearings, cam etc. Everything has been balanced and is ready for reassembly. We may be able to get started on that this weekend.
I was working on the transmission today, and I have a couple of questions. First of all, I am going to get it redone too, but we haven’t started on that yet. When I opened it up today, I noticed some rust on a couple of the gears. I assume that is not good, and they will probably have to be replaced. There is oil in the case, but I am thinking that since the car sat for so long (probably about 10 yrs), moisture probably condensed in there and eventually caused rust. I tried to wipe some of it off, but I’m just not sure about it.
However, I would sure appreciate some help decoding my transmission tag and casting numbers. The riveted metal tag is as follows: RUG A D 011748
The cast numbers are as follows: C8AR-7006-D W, and what appears to be an upside down “1” or incomplete “F” or “E”
Then there is a tag that looks screwed on, but is actually cast into the housing.
It reads: K17
The numbers on the tailshaft are as follows: C70R-7A040-A W 2 and on the cast screw tag: M-5
The toploader has 10 splines on the input shaft, 28 on the output shaft
I have read somewhere that the 68’s had wide ratio transmissions, but when this one was driveable, it sure felt close ratio. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am also now in the process of detailing my engine compartment. The body shop guys I am talking to say to leave the engine out while they do their thing. However, none of them can get to it for a few months, and then they want to keep it for a few months. I would rather detail the compartment myself, and at least drive the car in the meantime. The body doesn’t look good, but I can live with it.
Thanks again guys for your support and information.
Dale |
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