Mechanos
07-31-2002, 06:52 AM
Well, I got my D300 fully disassembled last night. Kind of a PITA but not too bad. I was using the factory service manual for a D20 as a guide as I couldn't find one on the 300. I got about 6 or so steps into it before I had to chuck the book and just do it. The book would say shit like "now remove the shaft and gears as an assembly". Well, the gears won't fit thru the hole in the case so that ain't gonna happen. Ended up having to press the speedo drive gear and bearing off the rear shaft with it still in the case and then pull the the gear off the shaft and out the bottom. Then the shaft would come out, but it wasn't much of an 'assembly' by then....
It will probably end up being even more of a PITA to reassemble the damn thing. Anybody here done it? Got any tips to share?
Joe V
07-31-2002, 10:31 AM
The intermediate gear washers are a PIA to keep lined up while attempting to install the IG shaft, use grease to help keep them sticky to help them not fall into the case, ideally if you have a spare shaft you can hone it down and use it as a alignment tool.
1TONTJ
07-31-2002, 10:43 AM
I agree - use thick grease to hold the intermediate shaft washers on, and also the intermediate shaft bearings too.
It's pretty easy to do though.
Some tips:
Don't use that paper gasket crap. Just use some "ultra black" RTV.
And make sure your shaft end-play is right. You may need to add or remove shims.
Doing a 4to1 kit?
Phil
ol John Henry
07-31-2002, 11:07 AM
from the heap forum
http://members.cox.net/rv6a/d300.html
Mechanos
07-31-2002, 11:39 AM
Originally posted by 1TONTJ
I agree - use thick grease to hold the intermediate shaft washers on, and also the intermediate shaft bearings too.
It's pretty easy to do though.
Some tips:
Don't use that paper gasket crap. Just use some "ultra black" RTV.
And make sure your shaft end-play is right. You may need to add or remove shims.
Doing a 4to1 kit?
Phil
Already got a tub of super glu.....er... grease to help out with the bearings/washers and stuff. Not doing a 4:1 at this time. I wish I had the $$$ for an output shaft upgrade and 4:1, but hell, then I would just go ahead and gold plate the interior of my scout instead of using Herculiner...:D . Did you use a press to reinstall the bearings and such to the shafts or did you just 'tap' them back into place with a hammer and a driver? It seems doable with a hammer but if I have to, I will break down and go get a press (or get a buddy to buy one).
ol John Henry
07-31-2002, 11:51 AM
no press needed to re-bearing a d300 or d20
1TONTJ
07-31-2002, 12:22 PM
Just used a mini sledge and pieces of pipe and such. Worked fine.
Phil
Mechanos
07-31-2002, 12:40 PM
Thanks....all that info pretty much removed any doubts that I had. Shouldn't be a problem getting it back together. Now if I can just remember where all the parts go after a few days have passed... still need to clean, mask and paint the case before the reassmebly begins. Thanks guys.... :beer: :beer: :beer:
Cliffy [JD]
07-31-2002, 01:26 PM
Originally posted by TORC
Thanks....all that info pretty much removed any doubts that I had. Shouldn't be a problem getting it back together. ............ still need to clean, mask and paint the case before the reassmebly begins. Thanks guys....
Paint = :rainbow: :flipoff2: J/K ......
Mechanos
07-31-2002, 01:32 PM
Originally posted by Cliffhanger
Paint = :rainbow: :flipoff2: J/K ......
Don't worry... I'm not gonna paint it "Second Mouse Yellow" or anything. Just plain old black. Dirt/oil/grease/mud.... wash off of painted surfaces much easier than they do off of rusted cast iron. But in the case of your rig, I can see why you would want as much dirt/oil/grease/mud hiding it from view. :flipoff2:
Cliffy [JD]
07-31-2002, 02:00 PM
Bwahahahahha................good one ;) True too! :eek:
I was thinking of running those covers that the manufacturers use when they are road testing a NEW vehicle and don't want the spies to see 'em!!