Trans Issue...

91turbogsx · Jan 15, 2013

Should I be able to wobble the splined part of the TC that rides on the pump hub? When I stick my fingers down there I can wobble it around.

Corb@CorbinShipping · Jan 15, 2013

91turbogsx said:
Should I be able to wobble the splined part of the TC that rides on the pump hub? When I stick my fingers down there I can wobble it around.

LOL I was told that it should move a little... We weren't really sure of that. Mine wobbled upon removal.... it was trashed.... Id have it checked. Might be your only issue...

91turbogsx · Jan 16, 2013

Big Angry Hillbilly said:
You can air check it as you reassemble it.

Did you take the pressure regulator apart?

I happened to miss this question. No I did not. Is this another relatively common problem area?

kyle43335 · Jan 16, 2013

91turbogsx said:
I happened to miss this question. No I did not. Is this another relatively common problem area?

if anything "trash wise" gets in the regulator, and it sticks.

my money is still on the converter.

91turbogsx · Jan 16, 2013

Yeah I'm gonna get the converter checked out. I have begun reassembling the trans while closely inspecting each part as it goes back in. If it turns out to just be the converter, it was a good learning experience.

kyle43335 · Jan 16, 2013

91turbogsx said:
Yeah I'm gonna get the converter checked out. I have begun reassembling the trans while closely inspecting each part as it goes back in. If it turns out to just be the converter, it was a good learning experience.

i hear ya on that.

good luck.

91turbogsx · Jan 28, 2013

So I bought the air test plate so I can test all the clutches before I throw it back in once the engine is done. Does anyone know what psi I should be applying?

TC will be getting sent out this week as well so hopefully that is it.

Corb@CorbinShipping · Jan 28, 2013

91turbogsx said:
So I bought the air test plate so I can test all the clutches before I throw it back in once the engine is done. Does anyone know what psi I should be applying?

TC will be getting sent out this week as well so hopefully that is it.

If it is like my old gasser transmissions, 5 psi should be enough. But I have a feeling that these transmissions are heavier, and might require more. Look it up on youtube. Ive learned tons on there... from rebuilding motors to brain surgury... LOL

91turbogsx · Jan 28, 2013

Ccorbin said:
Look it up on youtube. Ive learned tons on there... from rebuilding motors to brain surgury... LOL

LOL

91turbogsx · Feb 21, 2013

Bringing this back up since I finally got the billet intermediate I ordered a while ago. Put the trans back together and installed my test plate. It's 20 psi that is needed FWIW.

I can hear all the clutches apply except for the forward clutches. When I use that test port I just hear an air leak. Would a torn apply piston for the forward clutches cause my issue of no forward or reverse?

kyle43335 · Feb 21, 2013

91turbogsx said:
Bringing this back up since I finally got the billet intermediate I ordered a while ago. Put the trans back together and installed my test plate. It's 20 psi that is needed FWIW.

I can hear all the clutches apply except for the forward clutches. When I use that test port I just hear an air leak. Would a torn apply piston for the forward clutches cause my issue of no forward or reverse?

forward momentum. yes.

reverse. no. forward clutch isn't used anytime for reverse.

91turbogsx · Feb 21, 2013

kyle43335 said:
forward momentum. yes.

reverse. no. forward clutch isn't used anytime for reverse.

That's what I figured. This auto trans stuff is fun... LOL

Corb@CorbinShipping · Feb 21, 2013

Yeah, I have never seen a blown trans give up forward AND reverse gears.. With just clutches. Mine keeps dropping F and R, and it is TC both times...

91turbogsx · Feb 21, 2013

My next step is to send out the converter. Hopefully that will be the end of this. LOL

kyle43335 · Feb 21, 2013

91turbogsx said:
My next step is to send out the converter. Hopefully that will be the end of this. LOL

I hear on that. I have a 5r busting my balls pretty bad right now.

91turbogsx · Feb 26, 2013

You guys think it'd be worth it to ditch the Suncoast HD converter for another option? I got the engine going back together now and i'm hoping to push it around 800-1000 hp so I want something that will hold up. I'm still gonna send in the HD to get fixed under warranty if it is bad or refreshed regardless.

kyle43335 · Feb 26, 2013

91turbogsx said:
You guys think it'd be worth it to ditch the Suncoast HD converter for another option? I got the engine going back together now and i'm hoping to push it around 800-1000 hp so I want something that will hold up. I'm still gonna send in the HD to get fixed under warranty if it is bad or refreshed regardless.

iv'e never had good luck with sun toast converters