Recent content by SeanRitchie

I'll try and swing by if my boss lets me out early.

Nice. Always good to start with a blank slate and build it the way you want. Will need to upgrade the 930 midboards to 934's if going to an S4D. I happen to know a transaxle guy when you're ready.

The Motec system is more widely used system in the racing world. The key is having an ECU that can accept the inputs from the paddle shifter signals and transmission sensor, this is how the ignition is cut to allow the trans to shift. There are other "closed loop" systems out there that I've...

Not hard, just requires a set of snap ring pliers. The more important part is following the sequence of loosening/tightening hardware to remove and install the bell housing. You need to loosen the nuts on one of the sidecovers to relieve the tension on the dowels that hold the bell housing...

Yes, but I think the standard Mendi/Weddle 18-spline input shaft works for them. Not 100% positive.

Have you called Weddle yet? There is a slight possibility they have one hanging in the back of the shop with the used parts. I converted a PBS to a Weddle S5 a few years back, I can't remember if the customer got the parts back, or if I put them in the back of the shop.

I had one of these first sand cars in the Weddle booth at Sand Show in 2024. Other than less than desirable red/camo wrap on the car, it was a really nice car. Well built and quite a few desirable features. I think it would have caught more attention if it had a nice paint job. They originally...

The PBS and early Mendeola Gen 1 shift mechanisms DO NOT have any internal stops. It would be recommended to use a shifter with stops. If you do replace the entire shifter, it will also correct the cable throw so you do not have to "loop" the cable at the trans, which adds quite a bit of drag...

He has been making them for his front diffs for a few years. Problem is that there is no "differential" anymore, and they don't turn for shit. Works ok for rock bouncing I guess.

So, That vent location never changed from Gen 2 to Gen 3. It might have been different on the super early Gen 1 housings that said "Mendeola/PBS" on them, it's been awhile since I've seen one. But I remember them being in the same location. I am wondering if the car builder moved the vent line...

Got woken up by all of the emergency alerts at 1:30 AM when I was still in Ventura a few years back with tornado alerts. I've never seen harder rain come down in my life, even through many Arizona monsoon's.

A bit of confusion in your questions: 1. A "3-Rib" is a 1969-1971 002 bus trans. This has the same size gears as a Type 1 Beetle trans with larger R&P. 2. A "5-Rib" is a 1972-1975 002 bus trans. Same gears, but splined 3-4 hub and stronger case. 3. A "6-Rib" is a 1975-1983.5" 091 bus trans...

Closed up in 2020. Transmission and windmill gearbox sales tanked. At least you can convert a PBS S4/S5 to a Weddle S4/S5...wait, different PBS. Carry on.

Watch my Instagram video for a detailed explanation and showing the differences between Gen 1, 2, and 3. Bottom line is the Gen 3 shifts faster, whether you notice it or not. It really helps save wear and tear on the shift dogs, saving you money when it comes time for service.