Somebody Blew It

The shift fork measurements check out as new.

Low miles are evident with every part of this motor I've examined.
But not every component is reuseable after sitting for years (possibly decades) with the crank left stationary.
I think the clutch fibers can be rejuvenated with a soak in fresh oil, but am not sure about the steel plates.  Some have areas of surface rust.

Managed to find a collapsible saw stand that was set at the curb on trash day a couple months ago. 
Can't say how long it was there before I drove past, but I'm glad no one beat me to it.
Nothing better for working on this motor in my basement.


Test assembly...waiting for an O-ring, and APE main studs.  Bottom should be sealed up this year.



The rubber-backed commercial carpet square under the engine was plucked from a dumpster last week, just in time for this project!
It slides around easily, which provides flexibility for optimal positioning of the engine.


 

That's some great picking

When I was a kid they called me trash picker until they found out I was testing and replacing tubes from the Mayfair Market for a couple bucks then selling the TV or radios for $20-40 and had money all the time. 
Some see it as trash, others see it as an opportunity. 
Some are just too lazy to try. 
Steve

daveo wrote:

, but am not sure about the steel plates.  Some have areas of surface rust.



 

The rust won't be an issue.
As long as the steels aren't warped just give them a clean up.
A quick session in the blast cabinet usually brings them up like new if you have access to one..

 

zed1015 wrote:

daveo wrote:

, but am not sure about the steel plates.  Some have areas of surface rust. 

The rust won't be an issue.As long as the steels aren't warped just give them a clean up.A quick session in the blast cabinet usually brings them up like new if you have access to one.. 

These may not be worth tossing out.





...but these fiber plates might be rejuvenateable 

Those steels are fine, I hit them with a 2" Scotchbrite disc on the die grinder. I've never bought a new set of steels, just clean them up and install new frictions and sometimes new springs.

Well, now I have four sets in my steels collection, and this is not one of the best.
Doubtful I will ever need or want more.

Is it harmful to soak the fiber plates in non-ethanol gasoline just long enough to soften and draw out the old grunge embedded within the pores?


 

There are specs in the manual for both fibre and steel plates.  I wouldn't worry about grunge in the fibre plates.  If they meet the thickness spec and are not warped they should be good.

daveo wrote:

Well, now I have four sets in my steels collection, and this is not one of the best.
Doubtful I will ever need or want more.

Is it harmful to soak the fiber plates in non-ethanol gasoline just long enough to soften and draw out the old grunge embedded within the pores?

 

I use non-clorinated brake cleaner to rinse off the frictions and then resoak them in oil before installing.
 

Shifting with the crankshaft removed:

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Should be assembling the cases this weekend...

Need areas to receive case sealer highlighted on the upper case image below:

Looks like you missed four spots. 
Steve