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by brandegee
Fri May 19, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Question on a ’64, 4 speed transmission rebuild
Replies: 5
Views: 844

Re: Question on a ’64, 4 speed transmission rebuild

I had to smile when I read your post. I bought a '63 spyder sight unseen (yes, I know that's dumb). It too is a basket case that wouldn't roll off the trailer because of a locked up RR drum. So far I've replaced the brake system, fuel system including tank, ignition system, engine wiring harness, re...
by brandegee
Tue May 16, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: UV Dye Surprise
Replies: 8
Views: 944

Re: UV Dye Surprise

Now that you mention it, I have a 2006 C6 Corvette that wouldn't go into first gear on cold mornings until I switched to Royal Purple in the transaxle.
by brandegee
Tue May 16, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: UV Dye Surprise
Replies: 8
Views: 944

Re: UV Dye Surprise

I haven't done any cold weather driving yet. I'm using Sta-Lube GL-4 85W/90 and shifting is easy and smooth right now. Although I did have an issue with stiff shifting that turned out to be the tube that connects the shifter to the transmission. In the tunnel, at the aft of this shift tube, is a 6&q...
by brandegee
Tue May 16, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: UV Dye Surprise
Replies: 8
Views: 944

Re: UV Dye Surprise

Hi Steve,

Now why didn't I think of that!

At your suggestion tested the Sta-lube GL-4 under the UV light, and it reacted to it.
Thanks Steve, I'm going to sleep better tonight.
by brandegee
Tue May 16, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: UV Dye Surprise
Replies: 8
Views: 944

UV Dye Surprise

I just completed a rebuild on my '63 Monza Spyder engine. Initial checks are promising...good compression, no unwanted engine noises, runs great. I put UV dye in the engine oil to check for leaks, and the engine looks tight. However, I'm puzzled that the UV dye shows up in the 4spd transmission and ...

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