Rebuilding the T-98

[wolfie]

Hi folks, Two questions,first Is there a "master" rebuild kit for the T-98 that would have all the normal rebuild items, brass, seals, etc...? I had a local trans expert verify the issues in the broken T-98 from the parts truck and He believes that we can build a good trans between it and the one in the truck. He suggested it have all new brass, bearings, bushings, seals etc.. and we do a complete overhaul. This seems reasonable for a 50 year old part from a junk truck. I will be trying to decipher exactly what parts and part numbers I need from the manuals on CD in the next few hours. So far I am ready to pull my hair out (which I cant stand to loose any faster) and I havent even found my trans on this infernal device. I will get through it, but if there is an easy way PLEASE tell me. Second question, He quoted $250 for labor and came highly reccomemended. Is this a reasonable rate for a competent technician? He is semi-retired and works from a very nice,well organized, well equiped and clean shop on his property. And how much can I expect to pay for the parts assuming all of the major parts are saved (we'll call that question 2A)? Thanks in advance, Steve

STOLEN Studebaker!Ventura County ad says contact
Barry @ 805-218-3658

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1544229962.html

[Alan]

Since you seem to be in the L.A., Ventura area the best place is A&A Gear on 1402 E Washington Blvd. Los Angeles. 213-748-2194. Ask for George. If others chime in here and there is a Stude vendor that has the stuff and it isn't to high, go through there. In the L.A. area average is $50 an hour. I would say it is going to take more than 5 hrs. to rebuild it.

[wolfie]

quote:Originally posted by Alan

Since you seem to be in the L.A., Ventura area the best place is A&A Gear on 1402 E Washington Blvd. Los Angeles. 213-748-2194. Ask for George. If others chime in here and there is a Stude vendor that has the stuff and it isn't to high, go through there. In the L.A. area average is $50 an hour. I would say it is going to take more than 5 hrs. to rebuild it.

Thanks, Wrong side of the country. I am in South Carolina. I got numbers for everything I saw and knew I would want last night. Going back and let the trans guy check the CD and see if I missed anything today. Then starts the fun part of tracking down everything. Oh well. Its gotta happen. Thanks, Steve

STOLEN Studebaker!Ventura County ad says contact
Barry @ 805-218-3658

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1544229962.html