NRS bands pre soak

[JvanMaanen]

I'm putting new bands on my Model S. Should they be soaked in oil prior to install. Could not find anything about this in the Ford supplied owner's info.

Thanks Jim

[Jerry VanOoteghem]

Jim,

The original band linings were hard, red fiber. As such, they needed no soaking. I'm guessing you're using a woven lining? Kevlar? If so, it would not hurt a bit to pre-soak them. For what it's worth, on my N, I have Kevlar on brake and reverse and wood on the low band. Given the ability to compress the Kevlar lining, the low band doesn't get enough actuation between "loose" & "tight". It's either too loose and slipping, or too tight and dragging. Wood works perfectly. Again... for what it's worth.

[JvanMaanen]

Thanks,
The new ones are kevlar, will give wood a try on the low band

[Jerry VanOoteghem]

Thanks,
The new ones are kevlar, will give wood a try on the low band

I had Guinn make me a special wood lining for my N. If I recall correctly, the Model T version was not exactly right for an NRS.

[JvanMaanen]

Thanks Jerry, I'll measure it out on a t transmission compared to my S and note it when I contact Gunn.