Any know of a good Muncie rebuilder? Looking to get my Muncie rebuilt. Also thinking of rebuilding it my self. Are they very difficult to rebuild?

 

One of the best: Ed Hartnett in Pennsylvania.


Highly recommended.

 

They're not that difficult. Guys have been doing it in their backyards/garages for decades.

You can get 'rebuild kits' of varying quality & depth from several places and manuals/instructions (as well as vids) are on the internet. Only issue is there are a few specialized tools that make the process much easier.

I was going to do mine myself, but didn't have the special tools. I bought a reputable complete kit & had a local hot rod shop I know do the labor.

 

Thanks for the reply but Pennsylvania is a bit too far. I think I might give it a go and attempt to rebuild it my self and hope there are not too many parts left over. From the video's I have seen it looks like the only special tool I'll need is a press. Last time I took on a project I had sparks coming out of my kitchen faucet!

 

BFG what's your 1020? (location)

 

BFG whats your location? ( your 1020) ?

 

66trakpak has done several for people here. Great job reasonable price. Located Long Island NY.

 

There are several videos online showing how to rebuild one.

 

Located in Northern Illinois, or sometimes Southwest Michigan.

 

X2! He did my 3 speed Toploader for my 442 and also another club members 5 speed. Reasonable, great to work with and no issues. He does all standard trans. Located outside of Philadelphia and also is at many of the Carlisle shows.

 

How much do you want to spend? Go to www.5speeds.com they sell a brand new Muncie. New case, new gearset, steel midplate, everything new. Bulletproof.

 

I completed my rebuild not long ago and I am happy. I purchased a shop press for this job, I was going to get one eventually it was extra money of course but will use on other projects. So you need a snap ring pliers tool, spring roll pin removal punch, wrenches from 3/8 up to 5/8. Some patience helps...don't order anything until you take it apart and do an inspection. More than likely you may have to purchase reverse gears when you order, just depends on how many reverse grinds have been done.
Hope this helps some.

Sean

 

I did one on my 80 Z-28 years ago. Only one I ever rebuilt. It did need to be put back together in a certain order and it took me a few times. As I was lifting it back up into the car my dad said what's this washer for? Just make sure you don't end up with any extra parts. That washer held in the needle bearings at the input shaft. Lucky he caught it before I drove it. It worked out just fine though.

 

https://davids4speeds.com/ in Milwaukee. Haven't used them but I plan to in the future. I bought a restored Hurst shift level, and the quality was top notch.

 

Sam at the tranz shop in Batavia, il rebuilt my m-21. Good guy, quick turn around .

 

If you are pretty handy, and VERY patient, you can rebuild your own fairly easily. As is usually the case, they come apart somewhat easily, going back together is a challenge due to the way that the main shaft bearings fit and the clearance of the slider. I have done two of them and they came out fine.
Suggestion - Don't work on it where those offended by loud cursing may overhear you ........