Ready to commence TC overhaul

[Trent M]

We got the kits today to overhaul the pump and block on Dad's '49. Just had a couple questions before beginning. First thing, after removing the hood, will be to clean up the areas around the block and pump. Any recommendations on a solvent to use for this? I would imagine the same solvent, with compressed air for drying, would be used to clean up the inside of block and pump.

I think the pump will be simple enough and we can probably get it done without much trouble. The block, on the other hand has me a little scared. One of the manuals on the server, BRSM GSS-1411 Section 8, has a simple-looking step-by-step for the rebuild of the block, but mentions nothing of a "coining tool." Only snap ring pliers. Other manuals show the coining tool. Any advise there? Its not perfectly clear, but I assume either one is for turning the valves as they are replaced to protect o-rings.

Any other advice before this mechanically challenged Cubber proceeds is greatly appreciated!!

[JimT]

Hey Trent,

You might want to think again about taking that hood off. You know what it leads to.

Good luck on the TC. Wish I could help but I have'nt had the pleasure of taking a TC apart....yet.

[Trent M]

The hood was already off last year when the engine was overhauled, so I should be all good to go there!! We'll see what I find.

So, anyone recommend a good solvent for cleaning up the unit?

[bob in CT]

For gross cleaning of grease, I use mineral spirits and a plastic bucket. when I am done I pour it back into the cans and use a paint strainer in the funnel to catch the sand and junk. I get a lot of life out of it that way. Some day I will set up a parts washer...

Brake cleaner or carb cleaner works well and leaves no residue for final cleanup.

[Bigdog]

Brake parts cleaner is great stuff and so is Purple Power.

[Trent M]

Thanks guys, I have some brake parts cleaner so I will use that.

Any advice on the coining tool?

[KETCHAM]

Brake clean is what I use after parts washer.clean clean clean!!!!!Kevin

[Charles (49) Mo]

Scratch a few index marks on the sides of the plate and the t/c block to correctly reposition during reassembly. If the block moves rearward it makes reconnecting the hydraulic lines a bear ---
Don't ask me how I know....

[Buzzard Wing]

Not sure if Rudi has the generic IH service manual... that's what I used, but for TC rebuild it only covered the newer block. I took lots of pictures and guess I did it right because it works.

Expect to buy a screen!

[Trent M]

The TC works fine, but needs the pump seal replaced and there is leaking from the block. I was hoping to reuse the screen and the leather boots and just replace o-rings and gaskets. We'll see when we get in there. Anyone have any advice on cleaning and reusing the leather boots?

BW, did you overhaul the older block? I sure would like to get a look at the pics if I could.

I had a little time this afternoon, so I drained the gas, oil, and Hy-Tran and REMOVED THE HOOD in preparation for the rebuild. FYI, the engine was overhauled just last year, so I shouldn't get in too much trouble!!

[Buzzard Wing]

I was able to save the big leather boot... it was well caked in grease so I just brushed it off with an old tooth brush.

I have pictures.... send me an PM with your email address...