rcarlisle Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Welcome. I didn't know for sure so thought I'd read up on it. Then I found the video and thought I should share it. But I agree with you on the wheel bearings. I have a bearing packer that uses a grease gun, but prefer to do it by hand from a tub of synthetic wheel bearing grease. Somehow, it is quite rewarding to pack a bearing by hand. That glob of grease in one hand and working it in carefully, turn by turn. I think the last time I packed a bearing by hand was in the late nineteen hundreds. I was wearing more then I got inside the bearing. Just like being a kid all over again. I have done some in the last decade. Nobody said you wouldn't suffer for your ART. LOL. And your truck is approaching ART. I mean that in the BEST way. If you ever get it looking as good as the mechanicals, you should have a $25K + truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas75 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Welcome. I didn't know for sure so thought I'd read up on it. Then I found the video and thought I should share it. But I agree with you on the wheel bearings. I have a bearing packer that uses a grease gun, but prefer to do it by hand from a tub of synthetic wheel bearing grease. Somehow, it is quite rewarding to pack a bearing by hand. That glob of grease in one hand and working it in carefully, turn by turn. I agree! I packed two bearings by hand this past Sunday. I find it rewarding watching the grease ooze out from between the rollers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just like being a kid all over again. I have done some in the last decade. Nobody said you wouldn't suffer for your ART. LOL. And your truck is approaching ART. I mean that in the BEST way. If you ever get it looking as good as the mechanicals, you should have a $25K + truck. It will get there some day I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 I agree! I packed two bearings by hand this past Sunday. I find it rewarding watching the grease ooze out from between the rollers. You guys are forgetting the best part of the visceral experience of working with grease. The SMELL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 I agree! I packed two bearings by hand this past Sunday. I find it rewarding watching the grease ooze out from between the rollers. You guys are forgetting the best part of the visceral experience of working with grease. The SMELL! Back to work on the Kelsey-Hayes Combination Valve. I have been delaying tearing down the metering valve due to the spring and very small clip. I purchased a small clamp from Wal-Mart and modified it so I can compress the spring safely and remove the clip. Now it is soaking in the sonic cleaner. After cleaned up I will replace the rubber seal and assemble. The rest of the ordered brake parts should all arrive this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 Back to work on the Kelsey-Hayes Combination Valve. I have been delaying tearing down the metering valve due to the spring and very small clip. I purchased a small clamp from Wal-Mart and modified it so I can compress the spring safely and remove the clip. Now it is soaking in the sonic cleaner. After cleaned up I will replace the rubber seal and assemble. The rest of the ordered brake parts should all arrive this week. The transmission pan arrived yesterday (TCI 428000) but still waiting on the better gasket. The pan does not have the engraving on the bottom as shown online but rather a blank area. I might get creative and etch something or put a sticker on it. They don't give you any instructions so you are left guessing how this should work. From what I can tell the OEM filter (Pictured) is replaced with this metal filter extension which they don't provide a gasket for. The gasket I had from a filter kit I ordered does not line up well so I ordered another kit from Wix. If that doesn't work I might reuse the gasket on the truck if it looks okay. I found an old post online from someone that did this before but no pictures are loading. I will contact the manufacture today to ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 The transmission pan arrived yesterday (TCI 428000) but still waiting on the better gasket. The pan does not have the engraving on the bottom as shown online but rather a blank area. I might get creative and etch something or put a sticker on it. They don't give you any instructions so you are left guessing how this should work. From what I can tell the OEM filter (Pictured) is replaced with this metal filter extension which they don't provide a gasket for. The gasket I had from a filter kit I ordered does not line up well so I ordered another kit from Wix. If that doesn't work I might reuse the gasket on the truck if it looks okay. I found an old post online from someone that did this before but no pictures are loading. I will contact the manufacture today to ask questions. Well, dang if that ain't fancy. Good luck getting it installed. How much extra fluid will it hold? That should help keep it cooler and fresher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 The transmission pan arrived yesterday (TCI 428000) but still waiting on the better gasket. The pan does not have the engraving on the bottom as shown online but rather a blank area. I might get creative and etch something or put a sticker on it. They don't give you any instructions so you are left guessing how this should work. From what I can tell the OEM filter (Pictured) is replaced with this metal filter extension which they don't provide a gasket for. The gasket I had from a filter kit I ordered does not line up well so I ordered another kit from Wix. If that doesn't work I might reuse the gasket on the truck if it looks okay. I found an old post online from someone that did this before but no pictures are loading. I will contact the manufacture today to ask questions. So basically TCI support implied that it is so simple you should not need instructions. I still would prefer to have instructions to confirm how it is designed to work. He said that the gasket for the filter is not needed as it does not mater if it leaks some from there. So if the new gasket fits I will use it or reuse the factory one that is metal from what I have read online. If the stock gasket stays stuck and looks good I will just leave it be and attach right to it. So to summarize TCI thinks I am an idiot for asking questions for something so simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 Well, dang if that ain't fancy. Good luck getting it installed. How much extra fluid will it hold? That should help keep it cooler and fresher. TCI claims two extra quarts. I purchased 4 gallons from Wal-Mart to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Back to work on the Kelsey-Hayes Combination Valve. I have been delaying tearing down the metering valve due to the spring and very small clip. I purchased a small clamp from Wal-Mart and modified it so I can compress the spring safely and remove the clip. Now it is soaking in the sonic cleaner. After cleaned up I will replace the rubber seal and assemble. The rest of the ordered brake parts should all arrive this week. Nice job on making your tool to remove that clip! To me it does matter if it leaks from there. It’s not designed to leak IMO. They should be happy to answer questions. Keep asking, you’re only getting more knowledge. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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