Muncie rebuild
April 12th, 2013, 03:57 AM
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Muncie rebuild
I know this question might get a variety of opinions due to different levels of skill.
How hard is it to rebuild a muncie 4spd? Rebuild kits are readily available and affordable. Are there any special tools required? I know automatics are a totally different animal. I have done stock rebuilds on a couple Olds motors in the past and was thinking about taking apart a Muncie I have to freshen it up a bit. Any do's and dont's ?
How hard is it to rebuild a muncie 4spd? Rebuild kits are readily available and affordable. Are there any special tools required? I know automatics are a totally different animal. I have done stock rebuilds on a couple Olds motors in the past and was thinking about taking apart a Muncie I have to freshen it up a bit. Any do's and dont's ?
April 12th, 2013, 05:30 AM
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Haven't rebuilt one myself so I can't give you do's & don't's, but I watched as a local hot rod shop guy did mine. There are a couple of specialized tools. The big thin wrench for the input nut and a press were the most obvious. There were other things llike snap rings pliers, pin punches , etc...used too.
Didn't seem that hard. Ignoring the case/parts cleaning time, actual rebuild time was about 1.5 hrs....but he's prolly done a 1000 of 'em.
Didn't seem that hard. Ignoring the case/parts cleaning time, actual rebuild time was about 1.5 hrs....but he's prolly done a 1000 of 'em.
April 12th, 2013, 05:31 AM
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I've done a few Muncies and T10s.
There are a few good tutorials online. Be sure to watch the Muncie and not T10, they're slightly different. I've got the rebuild manual in electronic form if you want it.
You'll need a press, some 2" pipe, and a special wrench for the front bearing retainer nut.
Be sure to get a kit specific for your year, part number. The synchros and countershafts changed over the years.
You might consider the upgrade using torque lock sliders.
There are a few good tutorials online. Be sure to watch the Muncie and not T10, they're slightly different. I've got the rebuild manual in electronic form if you want it.
You'll need a press, some 2" pipe, and a special wrench for the front bearing retainer nut.
Be sure to get a kit specific for your year, part number. The synchros and countershafts changed over the years.
You might consider the upgrade using torque lock sliders.
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April 12th, 2013, 05:41 AM
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