Muncie experts needed

[tom444634]

I'm in the process of rebuilding the Muncie in my 71 LS5. Everything was going smooth until I tried to get the front slider gear off. I removed the retaining ring and it won't budge. I even rigged up a jig for the press and tried to press it off but it won't move. I didn't use that much pressure but I would have thought it would come off. I did a Muncie years ago in my 71 SS 454 Chevelle and don't recall having this problem.

Any suggestions???

[William V.]

Re: Muncie experts needed

I've had good success by using a gear puller. I use the press to remove first and second.

[William C.]

Re: Muncie experts needed

slide the gear puller behind 3rd gear and pull on the whole batch, the slider hub will be pushed off by third gear.

[tom444634]

Re: Muncie experts needed

AAAHHH, so that is the trick! Makes sense. I'll give it a try tomorrow.

Thanks guys!

Tom