July 27, 2013
Okay - set a goal of putting the tranny in. One hour later it was in and ready for the next step - no?
Ooops - first clue was the bolt for the tranny bracket was the wrong size - not problem -
just find the right one.
Next while tightening the lower transmission bolts, I did not like the grip length of some of them - then the shock, the bracket was cracked where it attaches to the trapezoid. Now everything had to come back apart, the parts cleaned and ground down for welding. My new cheap mig welder is going to get another workout.
One and a half hours later, the tranny is going back in where it was before.
So what had happened? Due to the bolt not being the right size and the grip length not being right on some bolts there was just enough movement in the assembly to flex and eventually crack the bracket. The Citation is very well designed when everything is tight and fitted - when things get loose - everything suffers.
1. Make sure the bolts are the right size for all parts they pass through.
2. Make sure that the grip length for all bolts are correct - you should never bottom on the threads - you weaken the bolt and also do not develop the clamping force necessary to keep the parts from moving.
Now to clean up and prepare for engine installation.
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