<VV> 4 Speed Case

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/7/2010 5:50:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
kenharri at comcast.net writes:


I  have a problem.  I was intending to fix another one of a PO's legacies  
yesterday.  The 4 speed on my '64 Greenbrier had only one spacer  installed 
where the transmission bolts to the crossmember. It is on the  left.  I 
obtained the correct spacer and as I was attemping to  remove the bolt on the 
right side when head snapped off.  On ispection it  was evident that the bolt 
had been cracked for quite some time (I am glad it  did not let go on the 
road.  Also, the hole that the remainder of the  bolt is still lodged in on 
the transmission has a small chunk cracked off  around the threading.  My 
questions are: 



What is  the '64 4 speed case made out of?  It appears to be aluminum?  



The case is cast iron. In your description, are you saying that there is a  
crack in the boss around a bolt hole in the trans case? That isn't good, 
but if  the other two are okay, it should be fine. You can remove what's left 
of the  bolt - not an "easy-out", but do-able.



What is the availability and price range for a case or  complete 
transmission?  Which route do you recommend?  Does  anyone out there have a spare they 
are willing to part with in the SE PA area?  


64 4-speeds for the FCs are not easy to find. It is worth fixing yours. I  
suppose that you could find a 64-65 car trans housing and have your innards  
installed. (FCs have different ratios)  Someone may have an extra one. 
 




Do you think there is a chance that the old bolt can be  drilled out 
without damaging the case further? (I expect to have the LH bolt  break also)  



Be careful and it might not break. There are tools to remove the remaining  
parts. Be patient and gentle.



Thanks 



Kent Harrington  



Seth  Emerson

C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro,  Corvette