Well, the WMD was a complete success. We accomplished all the planned work. However, a couple of setbacks made it take longer than it should have.
Here is the assembled group:
Left to right: Dempsey, Glenn, Phil, Kevin, Ed, Yun, Matt, Nelson, Charlie, Jim. Darrin, Bob and Scott
Here we are at work on Charlie's ZR-1. The plan was to install a new differential with a 4.10:1 gear set, replace the clutch pilot bearing, and replace the half shaft U-joints.
The delay occurred when we had difficulty removing the pilot bearing. We used a blind hole bearing puller, (as I have done many times in the past), but the flanges of the tool snagged on the oil galley plug in the back of the crank shaft, but we did not know that. After a lot of work, we built an extractor to replace the slide hammer and it finally came out and we discovered the plug had come out with the bearing.
I did not have any plugs on hand, so there was a three-hour delay while Phil drove home to get a plug and the install tool he made.
On Bob's 1993 Ruby we replaced the serpentine belt. On Yun's 1994 Black ZR-1 he installed a 63mm throttle body and air horn. On Phil's 1994 Red ZR-1 Yun did some touch up of rock chips.
Break time, enjoying the camaraderie and sunshine:
Glenn's new C-7 Z06, and my 1995 Purple ZR-1. Down the alley there is Matt's 1993 Dark Red, Bob's 1993 Ruby, and Dempsey's 1991 White with the stripe
Scotts White 1991 ZR-1 and Nelson's 427 Big Block
Everyone enjoyed Charlie's BBQ. We worked until late to get the job done. Thanks to everyone for all their help turning wrenches.
Jim