doubleclutchinweasel

Using jig to file top of stick square and "index" knob.

Drill jig with 1/2-13 tap bushing.

Drill jig with 27/64" bushing.

3/16" pilot hole.

Drill jig in place with 3/16 bushing

Range selector valve is leaking. Old "bat handle" knob is worn through, and too tall. Looks like something off one of Ed Roth's cartoon cars from the '60s! The 5/8-11 to 1/2-13 adapter they used adds another inch or so to it. Picked up a new-style Eaton-Fuller knob, with built-in range valve. Now, I'm making a drill jig to mount on top of the stick (after I cut it off) to allow precise drilling & tapping of the stick. I'm gonna cut the stick off, and drill & tap it to the 1/2-13 thread size on the new knob. Then, I'll put a long grade 8 set screw in the hole, and thread the knob on. Rather than screw the knob on and use jam nuts to lock it in place, I will use a washer of correct thickness to "index" the knob on the stick. That will be a little more work, but it will be VERY clean. I looked at the actual 15-speed knob. But, according to Fuller, you have to change the cover on the deep reduction slave valve on the transmission to make it work. Must be a little different logic to the air circuit. No matter. The hi-lo range is the important one to me. And, it is supposed to require no modifications. As soon as I get the various bits and pieces made, I'll try to document the whole process in pictures. I know, I suck at that! Always run short of time and forget to take the pictures! I'll try to do better on this one, Vinny! More pics to follow (we hope!)...

I put a few pictures in a gallery out there...Kent

I thought it was funny, too. Vinny, if you're going to have a lop-sided truck, you might as well get used to it!Next time, make the cake offset to balance it out! "I kid because I care." (unknown) Kent

Here's an older one, and one the guys put on my 30-year job anniversary cake! I think I'm getting old!

Now it's starting to look right!

But, but. but, the dog is the shiniest thing on the truck!Superdog is selling me a "K". So, maybe I will have a "MACK", instead of a "MAC", in a few days! Had to make new gaskets for the thermostat and thermostat housing Friday. The silly thing had sprung a leak! Got them cut out and put in, though. And, I got the numbers off the thermostat, so I can find the right one whenever I need to. I hate having to do "repair" work along with the "restoration" work. Such is life... Kent

Ta-da!

Yep!Tahnks, Vinny, Kent