T-20 Mod

[thebuggyman1]

When adjusting the newer style t-20, it can be hard to find a 9/16" socket with thin enough walls for some of the "u" channels. My solution is to cut a screwdriver slot into the bolt head.IMG_1022.jpg

I have never used the tool that Richards sells, or even seen one. If anyone has a picture, it would be nice to see it posted along with an opinion of how well it works.

I started this thread because of a conversation via PM with another member about old style vs new style t-20'sIMG_1019.jpg The trans on the left has 1975 cast into the case, the one on the right is older.
The older style (popcicle stick plunger lever) has a pivot in the center.IMG_1024.jpg The shoulder bolts (pivots) on the newer style case have to be custom added. Too bad R.I. doesnt do that, it makes it easier to adjust and eliminates the anoying clacking as the U channel hits the case.IMG_1023.jpg

[jpswift1]

Good thinking, Jim. You're always coming up with great ideas. I'll be using this one on my later model T-20's for sure.

[LarryW]

Nice Job Jim! Good idea!
To bad they dont use allen head bolts.

[mudNmallards]

Heres another idea you may want to consider

You can chuck the socket in a lathe and turn it down or either put it in a mill/drill press ( if there is a big enough chuck) and spin it against a file.

I have used those methods many times in the field to get out of a jam

[LarryW]

A redneck, or umm I would probably put it in a drill and spin it against a grinder. lol

[mudNmallards]

A redneck, or umm I would probably put it in a drill and spin it against a grinder. lol

Its been done LOL ( along with sticking a screwdriver through it and cutting it against a bench grinder)

[Hogneck]

When adjusting the newer style t-20, it can be hard to find a 9/16" socket with thin enough walls for some of the "u" channels. My solution is to cut a screwdriver slot into the bolt head.[ATTACH=CONFIG]8341[/ATTACH]

I have never used the tool that Richards sells, or even seen one. If anyone has a picture, it would be nice to see it posted along with an opinion of how well it works.

I started this thread because of a conversation via PM with another member about old style vs new style t-20's[ATTACH=CONFIG]8342[/ATTACH] The trans on the left has 1975 cast into the case, the one on the right is older.
The older style (popcicle stick plunger lever) has a pivot in the center.[ATTACH=CONFIG]8343[/ATTACH] The shoulder bolts (pivots) on the newer style case have to be custom added. Too bad R.I. doesnt do that, it makes it easier to adjust and eliminates the anoying clacking as the U channel hits the case.[ATTACH=CONFIG]8344[/ATTACH]

As far as the tools go they only get you into the proper clearance of the bands.I used them on mine on the bench then installed T20.I still had to turn each bolt a complete revolution to get the bands to grab all the way.With out a starting point I would have had all lot of adjusting.BUT these are new bands as well.I wished I would have read this post before hand or thought of the slots in boltheads,..what a pain to do with a socket standing on your head on a max iv.I made a set of these tools before out of two 10mm box wrenches groung to fit in channels in locking clip under bolthead. After ordering a set the dimensions are very close to the tool.

[Mig]

Jim, Thanks for sharing the information. Very helpful