ChadD 44 Posted December 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, shadetree said: I sure hope you dont put that motor together wrong !!!..lol. Me too. 1967 Camaro 6.0 ls with a turbo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,048 Posted December 9, 2019 Ist gen small block? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,884 Posted December 9, 2019 1 minute ago, retro said: Do share please? What are you building? Is it a roundy or a drag car? now ya done it chad..you woke retro up !!...he's the real motor head here !..lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, shadetree said: I sure hope you dont put that motor together wrong !!!..lol. Me too. 1967 Camaro 6.0 ls with a turbo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcsman 1,381 Posted December 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, ChadD said: You could be right, as I was tapping the old crank out the trans fell out. I have a manual and put it together and tore it back apart 4 times trying to make sure it was right. Good lord I was hoping for something else. I got another engine I need to be building. Yea had the same problem Chadmy split engine fell off a cardboard box and trans parts all over. Had the breakout from the manual and put it together wrong the first time. The middle fork was stuck in the wrong slot and the shift drum would get stuck when trying to move. Figured that out and then it would shift smoothly before putting the engine back together. Make sure you move the shift drum manually to make sure it goes thru the gears...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,048 Posted December 9, 2019 Nice work! What is the red one sitting next to the Camaro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 9, 2019 1 minute ago, bcsman said: Yea had the same problem Chadmy split engine fell off a cardboard box and trans parts all over. Had the breakout from the manual and put it together wrong the first time. The middle fork was stuck in the wrong slot and the shift drum would get stuck when trying to move. Figured that out and then it would shift smoothly before putting the engine back together. Make sure you move the shift drum manually to make sure it goes thru the gears...... If I have to crack it back open you bet I will make sure it's 💯 percent correct. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 9, 2019 Just now, retro said: Nice work! What is the red one sitting next to the Camaro? That was my 1966 Chevy II 421 small block 18 degree bowtie heads powerglide tube chassis car ran 5.6-5.7 1/8th mile. Sold it to get the Camaro. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,758 Posted December 9, 2019 If you can't get any neutral out of it (regardless of the indicator) something isn't right on the transmission. It could be as simple as a washer in the wrong place or a gear upside down. I about forgot what I was going to post after the vehicle porn.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlammedRanger 1,556 Posted December 10, 2019 Those 6.0 ls motors sure are bullet proof. We thought about going that direction with my brothers trans am. Decided just to rebuild the 5.7 ls1 instead. Looking back i think he regrets it. But his first pass was a 12.2 in the quarter N/A. He just got a ls6 intake and our goal next year is get it to run an 11.9 without spray. But we built it to handle plenty of spray just incase he gets stupid. Like i know he will....lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,884 Posted December 10, 2019 oh myyyyyyyy car porn galore !!!, holy crap, i'm in love with that Camaro !, I favor the '68 myself, but not much of a change in the two years though. you gonna run posi-trac I hope ?..lol. what was the fav back then , 4:10 rear diff gears ?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, shadetree said: oh myyyyyyyy car porn galore !!!, holy crap, i'm in love with that Camaro !, I favor the '68 myself, but not much of a change in the two years though. you gonna run posi-trac I hope ?..lol. what was the fav back then , 4:10 rear diff gears ?. It actually has a Dana 60 with a spool. Old bracket car, back halved with 31x14 tires. I'm gonna do my best to put it back on the street. Waiting on a title right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffo21 125 Posted December 10, 2019 I think the dog would take off a leg if someone other than Chad got close to the GM product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 10, 2019 6 hours ago, jeffo21 said: I think the dog would take off a leg if someone other than Chad got close to the GM product. He might, 200lb English Mastiff so if give him a little attention you would probably just slobbered on. Lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,602 Posted December 10, 2019 Oh wow, that Camero is beautiful. Can't help with the transmission issues. At first glance sounded like you got the gear position switch put in 180 out, but if that were the case you'd run out of gears without being able to shift 1-5. That said, that would explain why you couldn't find Neutral. I would check that before you tear the motor down again. Can you find reverse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,884 Posted December 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said: Oh wow, that Camero is beautiful. Can't help with the transmission issues. At first glance sounded like you got the gear position switch put in 180 out, but if that were the case you'd run out of gears without being able to shift 1-5. That said, that would explain why you couldn't find Neutral. I would check that before you tear the motor down again. Can you find reverse? I just wonder if he installed a gear on one of the shafts upside down ?, been there, done that...lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,602 Posted December 10, 2019 I think anyone who's split more than one motor has done that..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 10, 2019 After today I'm off for 9 days in a row, burning the last of my vacation, 12 hour shift worker in a chemical plant, so I plan on going home tonight and at least getting the engine pulled and back on the bench. I'll update you guys on what I find. Surely do appreciate the advice and help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,884 Posted December 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, ChadD said: After today I'm off for 9 days in a row, burning the last of my vacation, 12 hour shift worker in a chemical plant, so I plan on going home tonight and at least getting the engine pulled and back on the bench. I'll update you guys on what I find. Surely do appreciate the advice and help. please keep us posted !., and yw :-). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcsman 1,381 Posted December 11, 2019 On mine I was able to stick the middle fork either above or below where it was supposed to slide into the countershaft. Everything worked when turning the drum but would hold up and move only with some extra help. Once I figured it out the shift drum would manually turn thru all the gears smoothly up and down. If I had put it together like it was I'm certain there would have been shift problems, maybe not exactly what Chad has but issues...Had some great advise to help set me on the right path... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,048 Posted December 11, 2019 4 hours ago, ChadD said: I'll update you guys on what I find. My money is on the Gear position switch turned 180 degrees out when the rear cover was put on. The shift ECM goes wonky when that happens. Thankfully it takes only 5 minutes to find out using a multimeter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 11, 2019 This is for retro. This is my other project. 1965 Chevy II. Mini-tubbed, narrowed 9inch. I have had to replace the floor pans got most of the cage in. Gonna be a street car with a turbo 4.8. I'll post an update asap, about to get busy on the Rancher. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 11, 2019 16 hours ago, bcsman said: On mine I was able to stick the middle fork either above or below where it was supposed to slide into the countershaft. Everything worked when turning the drum but would hold up and move only with some extra help. Once I figured it out the shift drum would manually turn thru all the gears smoothly up and down. If I had put it together like it was I'm certain there would have been shift problems, maybe not exactly what Chad has but issues...Had some great advise to help set me on the right path... I'm gonna bet that this is the issue. We will see, hopefully shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChadD 44 Posted December 11, 2019 Ok I was cleaning up the bench and fou d this under a rag. Anybody recognize this piece? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
