Larry 73Z

To all of those who answered, Thanks guys for all of your thoughts and replys and pics! It is kind of funny though how there are several ways people have made those wedges different to do the same job. I guess from what I have seen here, is that the point is to make sure that the chain tensioner does not move or then the so called "fun" will begin. I just hope that I get it in there tight enough that it doesn't. Thanks again! Larry

Eric, Not really sure, never have shipped through one. I would just use a regular fed-x office if one is available. Larry

Hi Eric, I sent one tranny from Arizona to Texas and I think the charge was $60 and also one to California for just a little less. Your best way to get your shipping costs is to go to your local Fed-X office and tell them your shipping weight and the zip codes from and to where you want to ship. The actual weight after packed in the rubbermaid container and with the heavy cardboard was about 95 pounds for me. I tried the online fed-x shipping price program but it came to be more expensive and less at the actual office where I shipped it. And if you try the 800 number to get the shipping prices it is also a different cost. If you ask for the local shipping office number they won't give it to you. So long story short, go to your local office for your shipping quotes. Hope this helps you-----Larry

Thanks guys, but I was hoping someone would have the actual picture so as not to have to buy one if possible. I have a picture of one but it is not clear as to if both bottom sides are tapered or not. I think I saw somewhere that the wedge is suppose to be 1 inch wide by 7 inches long and 1/2 inch thick and tapered at the end where your drive it in against the timing chain tensioner? I am not sure if that is correct and hope some can clairfy it for me. Thanks again!---Larry

Hey, does anyone have a good detailed picture and description of how to make one of the wood blocks that you make when you have to adjust for timing chain stretch? Thanks---Larry

No problem. The containers cost about $14 and I get cardboard from behind Sears or an appliance store and use the heavy cardboard from fridges or stoves to line and pack them in so they don't break the plastic. I also tape them closed with duct tape around the top and sides of the container. Works pretty well for shipping them! Good Luck----Larry

Hi, The five speeds weight 80 pounds and maybe a couple pounds more with gear oil. I have had to ship several of them and the best shipping company is Fed-x, and I buy plastic 50 gallon rubbermaid storage containers from Home Depot lumber yard to ship them in. Larry