Any update on the tranny? Not the one you have a picture of in the photo challenge thread!
Mumbo is still in the shop. Haven't talked to them yet, I doubt they've started tearing it down yet as it really isn't a priority for another week or so.
The Metamorphosis of MumboJumbo
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Mumbo is still in the shop. Haven't talked to them yet, I doubt they've started tearing it down yet as it really isn't a priority for another week or so.
Starting to have Mumbo withdrawals. He's finally fixed but the shop isn't open on the weekend :tantrum:
Hard to believe it all came down to my use of locktite. Mechanic at the shop said it was an expensive but honest mistake to precoat the pressure plate bolts. By the time I got to the last one or two with the torque wrench, they had already set up and didn't get fully torqued. This in turn left a small gap (1/16") between the pressure plate and flywheel which caused the clutch disc itself to warp. In the end I'm glad I took it to a shop as I would've just torn it down again and again and totally overlooked my small but costly mistake.
I've had several people ask me if this was also the cause of the Centerforce clutch fail and it's hard to say for sure. I was warned against using anything but an OEM style clutch from the beginning and even the mechanic at the clutch shop confirmed that the clutch system really isn't strong enough to push a dual friction clutch such as that for very long, if at all. Mumbo now has a Luk clutch and TOB which is an OEM replacement. From what I'm told, unlike Centerforce, Luk has a no hassle return policy. Hopefully I won't need to find out for sure.
Hard to believe it all came down to my use of locktite. Mechanic at the shop said it was an expensive but honest mistake to precoat the pressure plate bolts. By the time I got to the last one or two with the torque wrench, they had already set up and didn't get fully torqued. This in turn left a small gap (1/16") between the pressure plate and flywheel which caused the clutch disc itself to warp. In the end I'm glad I took it to a shop as I would've just torn it down again and again and totally overlooked my small but costly mistake.
I've had several people ask me if this was also the cause of the Centerforce clutch fail and it's hard to say for sure. I was warned against using anything but an OEM style clutch from the beginning and even the mechanic at the clutch shop confirmed that the clutch system really isn't strong enough to push a dual friction clutch such as that for very long, if at all. Mumbo now has a Luk clutch and TOB which is an OEM replacement. From what I'm told, unlike Centerforce, Luk has a no hassle return policy. Hopefully I won't need to find out for sure.
HighwayTrout
Hooked
Glad it's all figured out.
Talk about a brain stumper. I would have done the same thing over and over again with the lock tight too.
Talk about a brain stumper. I would have done the same thing over and over again with the lock tight too.
Lee, look on the bright side, many wheeling trips ahead!!!!
Not soon enough, my friend. In the meantime I'm stuck driving the work truck around while I'm home. You have any idea how hard it is to get that thing in a Starbucks drive thru??
Hahah. Not sure my big rig skills are that good to even try! I'm ok with my F350 and a 35 ft fifth wheel, but would try Starbucks, even with just the tractor!
Tigrcky
New member
I'm sure a few crst drivers have tried!
Yesterday I swung by the Walmart and accidentally found the perfect material for a light bar cover. Drawer liner of all things! So here it is, the almost finished product and it only cost me about $5. 
To make it easier to put on, I may have some Velcro stitched to it, should give it a better seal with less puckers.
To make it easier to put on, I may have some Velcro stitched to it, should give it a better seal with less puckers.Look out SOCAL!! Here comes the Mumbo !
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Mmm iHop....
JAGS
Hooked
We're in trouble!!!
ArmyofMike
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Are parking spots in LA big enough for Mumbo? I only see Prius' and Rice burners down there usually!
:sFun_tease:
This ones for you Highway Trout. Mumbo is a fat boy for sure. 
JAGS
Hooked
You hauling drugs across the border. Lmao.
07JKSahara
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David1tontj
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Wow... Are you hauling a bunch of bricks?? I thought mine was heavy! When I am loaded for the trail with spare parts and tools I'm 5100
