Muncie 318 disassembly help

[jcramsey]

I've started tearing into one of the overdrive transmissions I picked up and have got it torn down except for the reverse idle gear. This is my first dive into rebuilding a trans and I can't find anything online about how I'm supposed to get this sucker out! I'm sure one of the gurus on here knows what to do!

Thanks

[SOUTHERN917]

If you will PM me your email I can send you the manual for the overdrive unit. It's too big for the forum download. Here is exploded view of the 318.

[jcramsey]

Thanks for the exploded view southern917! I already have the manual for the overdrive but thanks for the offer.

It looks like the reverse idle gear is pinned? Anyone know how to access this pin? I haven't been able to locate it.

Thanks!

[SOUTHERN917]

Try this link

http://speedprint.com/deves50/overdriveindex.php

[jcramsey]

Still havent figured out how to get reverse idler gear out yet!

[1963c-10]

Part #31 shows a pin for the idler gear....I would think it would have to be visible enough to get a punch on it.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Part #31 shows a pin for the idler gear....I would think it would have to be visible enough to get a punch on it.

You would think so..but I havent seen it yet!

[1963c-10]

Have you looked into the factory assembly book? If you don't have a copy, I can scan the pages you need. I know its in that book.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by Sharps40

Different muncie but perhaps this helps.

http://www.squidsfabshop.com/muncrebu/sfsmuncie4.php

Thanks Sharps...looks like a different setup than my reverse idler.

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Have you looked into the factory assembly book? If you don't have a copy, I can scan the pages you need. I know its in that book.

I don't have a factory assembly book...that would be awesome! No rush, just whenever you have time. Thanks!

[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Thanks Sharps...looks like a different setup than my reverse idler.



I don't have a factory assembly book...that would be awesome! No rush, just whenever you have time. Thanks!

Sent them this a.m. to you. Let me know if it helps any.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Sent them this a.m. to you. Let me know if it helps any.

Got it, thanks! I know what I am looking for now.

Originally Posted by Sharps40

Well, Army way is to force it....if it breaks, it needed replacment anyway.

This might be my method of choice...I'm not sure how to get this pin out of what looks to be a blind hole!

[1963c-10]

PM me an email and I can send it tonight when I get home.

[1963c-10]

If anyone needs copies of the scans from the 63 assembly book, PM me and I can email them. The file is to large for here.

[1963c-10]

OK, glad it was able to help some. The diagrams I sent should be of some help too. The scans are too large for the forum, but better quality the way I sent them. Let me know if you need any other pages from the shop manual. It covers all the transmissions offered in the 63 line up. The shop manual is well worth the $30-40....and I find the originals at the same cost as the repops on ebay. Its my truck bible.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

OK, glad it was able to help some. The diagrams I sent should be of some help too. The scans are too large for the forum, but better quality the way I sent them. Let me know if you need any other pages from the shop manual. It covers all the transmissions offered in the 63 line up. The shop manual is well worth the $30-40....and I find the originals at the same cost as the repops on ebay. Its my truck bible.

I just looked a little closer at the first diagram and there is a good view of its location.

I'll have to pony up for a manual, that would be extremely helpful I'm sure.

Thanks again,
Jeremy

[1963c-10]

It's available on a cd also....

[66Submarine]

You just knock the pin the rest of the way into the shaft; the pin is short enough it will go all the way in without touching the case. Then you can just slide the whole thing out.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by 66Submarine

You just knock the pin the rest of the way into the shaft; the pin is short enough it will go all the way in without touching the case. Then you can just slide the whole thing out.

Brilliant! I didnt even think of that. You and 1963c-10 are my heros for today. Thanks to his manual I was able to finally locate the pin, under a nice thick layer of crud.

[1963c-10]

we aim to please.....glad you were able to resolve the issue!!!