TulsaFred
Jedi Warrior
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I've got 3 ribcase trans' and a smooth case. Sheesh how do I end up with so many used parts? Anyway, I've been reading the manuals, posts that I've searched, and a nice article from Practical Classics (thanks JPSmit!).
I thought I'd show some pics of the process and get some assistance.
First thing is that I can buy a professionally rebuilt 1275 ribcase from John at Quantum mechanics for $975 with a core. It looks like he replaces the lay gear, layshaft, 1st and 2nd gear, reverse idler, synchros, bearings, gaskets and seals. Parts alone would come close to this, so it seems like quite a deal. No fun for me though! If after inspection it turns out I need most of these parts, I'll definitely bag it and buy the rebuilt unit.
I have a really rough ribcase I acquired for free, so I'm going to start with it and disassemble/reassemble it for practice.
Here it is, partially disassembled:
I have 2 units that look pretty good, and I cleaned the case on one of them. I'll use this ultimately:
I thought I'd show some pics of the process and get some assistance.
First thing is that I can buy a professionally rebuilt 1275 ribcase from John at Quantum mechanics for $975 with a core. It looks like he replaces the lay gear, layshaft, 1st and 2nd gear, reverse idler, synchros, bearings, gaskets and seals. Parts alone would come close to this, so it seems like quite a deal. No fun for me though! If after inspection it turns out I need most of these parts, I'll definitely bag it and buy the rebuilt unit.
I have a really rough ribcase I acquired for free, so I'm going to start with it and disassemble/reassemble it for practice.
Here it is, partially disassembled:
I have 2 units that look pretty good, and I cleaned the case on one of them. I'll use this ultimately: