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I've finally started with tranny rebuild/upgrade project.

First, I'd like to thank PeteK for recomending me all parts necessary for this and for gathering all parts and sending it all to me.

Here is a list of all parts:

Alto red clutch kit
Beast reaction shell
Kevlar band
Clevite bushing kit
govenor gear
govenor retaining clip
thrust washer and selective endplay washer kit
front seal retainer
reverse piston orifice
3 accu pistons
lock up solenoid
29 element sprag
low roller clutch
accu springs
new pump vanes
hardened pump rings and slide spring kit
lock up connector
filter
transgo 700 2&3 shift kit
transgo separator plate
.471 boost valve
oring style lo/rev boost valve
vette servo kit
4th wot upshift valve

While I'm in rebuild process I'll also add cooler, drain plug and trans fluid temp. gauge.
Also, I'll install 2800 stall speed TC at this time.

I sill haven't decided for sure but I'll most probably set shift kit for stick shift operation (no automatic shifts ).

Here are a few pics for now:

Tranny removed:


A few hours later:


Case cleaned up and ready for reassembly:



And I have one question for start. According to service manual I shoud lubricate rubber seals with Trans-Jel lubricant. It's impossible to find anything like that here in Croatia. So, would it be better to install seals dry, or should I apply light coat of tranny fluid?

Pete K

I use vaseline for all of my assembly. It dissolves into the atf as soon as the fluid is warm. It is also thinner than most assembly lubes, making installs easier
Never, ever install them dry.

comp

Sliding

Thanks.

Sliding

Low/reverse piston assy back in place:



DIY compressor tool:

Sliding

I'm about to install low/reverse clutch and I noticed that Kolene steel plates are coated with some dark coating that can be easily removed with fingers. Should I wash plates before installing them or should I just install them as they came inside the package?

Pete K

I always clean them well

Sliding

Thanks Pete!
You are allways here when needed.

Sliding

I received in package with reaction sun gear shell, a washer for which
I don't know where to put it. (pic1)
There is a washer inside rebuild parts that should go inside rection shell
that is the same as original was (pic2)
And I allready installed a washer that seats under reaction shell (pic3).
Also, there is no washer that looks like one in first pic inside manual.
Should I discard it or should I install it somewhere?

pic1:


pic2:


pic3:

Pete K

The washer in pic #3 is discarded. The brass washer fits on the inside(or top) of the shell. The round, flat washer that came with the beast goes on the bottom of the shell. Vaseline will hold both tightly in place.

Sliding

Thanks!

Now back to work.

Sliding

TransGo installation sheet that came with kit says to use all springs supplied only on HI-rev applications and on standard to leave out every 3-rd spring on overrun clutch return springs.

How do you install it?
Would you consider 6300-6500 rpm hi-revs?

I wouldn't mind very hard and firm shifting, but reliability is on 1st place.
Could installing all of springs cause shorter tranny lifetime?

dan_t

Pete K

Install them all. In my opinion you need them, and they will cause no harm.
6500 is high revs in my opinion. Not based on the engine, but the transmissions ability to apply the piston in the rpm.

Sliding

THANK YOU PETE!

Sliding

There are some burning marks on 3-4 clutch top backing plate see pic).
Should I install it as it is, or would it be better to use some fine sandpaper on it before installation?

Pete K

I normally use a scotchbrite pad.

Sliding

Is this the right plase to install orifice plug? (pic)
There is another hole on oposite side of piston (it's visible on top
side of picture) but that hole is blank (no opening on other side of piston).

Pete K

You want to put the orifice in the hole that is drilled completely through


In the old days, the hole was drilled, tapped, and plugged with a set screw. Then the undrilled hole was drilled to the smaller size.
Whacking the orifice plug in the bleed hole saves alot of time.

Sliding

Thanks!

Pete, if you remember, when you've sent me all of the parts, I've told
you that I'll probably have a lot of questions.

I guess that I wasn't lying.