stealthbob Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Ok I'll bite....the yellow dabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Ok Stealthbob, If I was a guessing man, I would guess that they would be put there to know that those bolts have been torqued to spec. for assembly. I think by looking at the picture, that is the valve body and it will be inside the pan, unviewable. Just a guess, I reckon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Ok Stealthbob, If I was a guessing man, I would guess that they would be put there to know that those bolts have been torqued to spec. for assembly. I think by looking at the picture, that is the valve body and it will be inside the pan, unviewable. Just a guess, I reckon...Yea but why the top of the bolt and the base as well...almost as if it is like a wax seal to check for tampering or a loosening of some kind. That doesn't really fit either because the base marks are not all lined up with the mark on the bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 A poster on another forum had written about that he had broken one of the accumulators off of his Dynaflow. Apparently it happened because the car had been lowered and he hit something while driving. Seeing how they are cast iron and are bolted to the aluminum part of the valve body housing does not appear to be a good scenario. Maybe he got lucky and only snapped the bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 I learned to mark my bolts as I set torque on them when I was the service manager at an Ag dealership. The service manager was in a severe car accident and was paralyzed from the waist down. I was head mechanic in the morning and in the afternoon I was service manager and head mechanic. After that everything I set torque on or adjusted (Like Valves) were marked in some way or tagged. I have never had so many interruptions in my life as trying to do both jobs at once. It helps to mark them so you don’t miss any or forget where you were. The reason the sides are marked is that I started at a lower torque and move up so I marked them in different locations. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I learned to mark my bolts as I set torque on them when I was the service manager at an Ag dealership. The service manager was in a severe car accident and was paralyzed from the waist down. I was head mechanic in the morning and in the afternoon I was service manager and head mechanic. After that everything I set torque on or adjusted (Like Valves) were marked in some way or tagged. I have never had so many interruptions in my life as trying to do both jobs at once. It helps to mark them so you don’t miss any or forget where you were. The reason the sides are marked is that I started at a lower torque and move up so I marked them in different locations. MudThe things you learn...thanks man.You realize now that my project will carry the same marks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hey guys, the drain pan is beat up on the dynaflow. I am looking for a better one. (I posted on the buy/sell thread) Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Well, I spent an hour beating the tar out of this Trans pan and it’s looking better. I guess I will use it until I find a better one. Too much else to do to worry about it now. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The pan looks completely functional. All you would need to do is use metal body filler to make perfect....can't see it anyway...but you know it's there...and besides the car is just a driver, right?...those toads that you missed with the tires will see it...and tell...Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 OOOPs, I forgot. it is a driver. I guess it is good enough. (Unless a perfect one comes along) Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I hope the toads don't talk to the judging staff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I hope the toads don't talk to the judging staff...They aren't allowed to per BCA Judging guideline 45.4a.Plus, toads are unreliable witnesses.Proceed, Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 and you have to be pretty low down to hear them in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 I just washed blasted and painted the bell housing. I just love that Eastwood Grey Cast paint. I have had people ask me why I didn’t paint some of the front-end parts as they look like bare metal. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 I just started working on the torque converter tonight. About 10 minutes in to it I hit a roadblock. I need a clutch style socket to remove the Stator piston. Of all the tools I own, I do not have a clutch head socket. I have a few small clutch head bits in my bit assortment but no large ones. I hope I can find one tomorrow or my Saturday will be wasted. Ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Local: try NAPA, or Harbor Freight/Northern Tool...otherwise McMaster-Carr. Also it is not that hard to make one with a Dremel-like tool.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 I went to three auto parts stores, Lowe’s, Farm & Fleet and finally found a small set with a set of clutch head bits at Menard’s for $9.00. I was able to get it apart and replace the seal. Now I discovered another problem. I was checking the stator end play inside the converter and found It was .100. It should be .018 - .029. After checking my Buick parts book I discovered that my select fit washers that go behind the thrust washer are missing. The wear pattern shows they were never there. I checked my disassembly photos and confirmed that they were not installed. It is a wonder it even worked. I hope Fatsco has them or I will be looking for a donor. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Love the attached vid!...geeze did you kick the bench there at the end? hehehehGreat info...I for one really appreciate the effort to show us what you are doing.Good luck finding those spacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 This is the unedited version. I bumped the tri pod. Oops! I was so hoping that this was a virgin trans but it obviously is not. As I keep finding things wrong. It sure helps to have the Buick Parts Manual or you could easily miss this stuff as the manual has some vague areas. I had a little time to clean up the oil cooler and lines. The cooler was so pretty after bead blasting; I didn’t have the heart to paint it. So I gave it two coats of Eastwoods bare metal satin clear. Oh I forgot, I am building a driver, I am building a driver……………. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 What is it about the absolute allure of new shiny metal that makes us go beserk!I too like the bare look, plan on powdercoating some clear on my small bare metal parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Leave the cooler like it is. I used a NOS cooler that had black paint(?)...the paint was soon dissolved by transmission fluid.Past omissions and modifications will drive you crazy. At least you did not have to remove the transmission to find the problem. The biggest modification on my last one was a 1956 drum (uses 6 clutch pairs) substituted for the 1955 drum (uses 5 clutch pairs)...it was put together with 5...Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Fatsco had the spacers. They look NOS. Now if I can find some time to work on it. Mud Stator Spacers - YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 It is 6:52 A.M. Christmas eve. I haven’t had a day off to work on the 55 Trans for a week or two. The in-laws won’t be here till 1:00 P.M. I’m going out to the garage to spend some quality time with my DYNAFLOW. Merry Christmas everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Hey Mud, just dont let Dyna and Flow get the best of you. Merry Christmas. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 It is 6:52 A.M. Christmas eve. I haven’t had a day off to work on the 55 Trans for a week or two. The in-laws won’t be here till 1:00 P.M. I’m going out to the garage to spend some quality time with my DYNAFLOW. Merry Christmas everybody! So how late do the in-laws stay? You think you can avoid them the entire time?:DAnyway look forward to your update on the progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 I got a few things done on the Dynaflow. I spent a few hours cleaning the workspace. (A very productive morning) Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the day. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 The following link is a typical conversation I have with my best friend Chris on a monthly basis. Enjoy the Skit. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hehehehe. I wish someone would kick my hind quarters out of this comfy chair and into the garage. G-o-o-d-b-y-e K-e-n. Y-y-e-s, g-o-o-d-b-y-e R-o-b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 I was able to get the torque converter assembled this morning. Now I need to make an adaptor so I can spin it to check pressures and operation. Till next year, Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Loving this part of the thread...its the shop tips I see in your pics that are neat. Stuff like the little base you made right to the way you secured it to do the Torque Converter.I look forward to your method of testing for pressures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 The following link is a typical conversation I have with my best friend Chris on a monthly basis. Enjoy the Skit. Mud that's funny:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 That is funny alright. I'm surprised Ken hasn't asked Rob how much faster than the speed limit he plans to go with the butchered project Olds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 My buddy Chris and I have been bantering back and forth about Restored VS Street Rods since 1974. We worked at the Sears Automotive Center in Oakbrook Il. together. It is all in fun. He has a 1937 Packard that he keeps 100% original. And if I had the time and $, my next car would definitely be a modified 55 Buick Century. I look at it this way. For every guy that makes a rod out of a 55 Century, (or any other car) it makes the originals worth that much more! It’s all about having fun. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I was able to make a drive adaptor for the torque converter. I also had time to put together my gauge set for the test. I hope to have time next week for the trial run. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 MUD, okay, now you've gone over the top. We've all been watching your progress here, thinking, yeah I could take a shot at servicing my own Dynaflow. Then you spring this test gauge rig and drive adapter on us. Wait a minute, you actually know what you're doing! Not fair!Nevertheless, I'll be very interesting in reading how you're setting this up and what results you'll get from it. That great lump of metal sure looks good; it'll be a shame to stuff it up under the car and out of sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 MUD, okay, now you've gone over the top. We've all been watching your progress here, thinking, yeah I could take a shot at servicing my own Dynaflow. Then you spring this test gauge rig and drive adapter on us. Wait a minute, you actually know what you're doing! Not fair!LOL!! I second that! I was thinking the EXACT same thing!! All but dashed my dreams of someday tearing into my Dynaflow. In all seriousness though, I'm looking forward to seeing your test procedure Mud. Any chance of taking some video of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Mr MudNow that is impressive! I did good to check pressures with one gauge in 3 or 4 places with the transmission in the car (which is what you should do before removing the dynaflow). I tried turning mine by hand, but could not demonstrate any pressures....just tranny fluid leaking at the torque ball.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I did a quick test to see if the (Man Killer) drill would turn the Dynaflow. It does turn it but I had to hang on for dear life. I will need help with this one. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I did a quick test to see if the (Man Killer) drill would turn the Dynaflow. It does turn it but I had to hang on for dear life. I will need help with this one. MudAny chance of that video ??hehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 hehehehe... We're seen that Man Killer Drill footage.Wallace and Gromit, "A Close Shave" (maybe?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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