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NickTransmissions replied to the thread Engine Swap Transmission Selection.Treat all used transmissions as rebuildable cores; dont pay any more than $200.00 for a core. If going to the pick and pull, tear down... -
NickTransmissions replied to the thread 700R4 Information Thread.1982-E84, many 700R4s had a TCC apply strategy that included 2nd gear. You can tell, broadly speaking, how the trans was set up by...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 700R4 Information Thread.Type F is a Ford formulation. Has slightly different friction modifiers compared to the Dextron stuff.
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Is Mercon V the equivalent to the old type F fluid? The guy that ran the trusty trans shop I used to go to, told me about 25 years ago...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 700R4 Information Thread.I think it is; if so, it should yield slightly firmer shifts using clutches/bands designed for Dextron, as he mentioned...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 700R4 Information Thread.Loss of fourth gear / falling out of fourth can indicate burning/heavily stressed 3-4 clutch pack. Fluid-wise, you can use DexMerc, Dex6...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread Engine Swap Transmission Selection.I made a video showing all the tools I use to build 700R4s and 4L60Es; there isnt too many special tools... My 4L60E playlist has...
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$40 isn’t bad. I’ll buy one. Reading through the pressure check procedure you keep engine at 1k rpm and check pressures with the cable...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 700R4 Information Thread.Test at operating temp as colder fluid may throw inaccurate readings. Yes, min and full TV at 1000 RPMs....You should see fast and/or...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 700R4 Information Thread.@1979 K10 - Factory lock up strategy for your year/model has the TC clutch applied in 3rd and 4th gear however if someone modified the...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 700R4 Information Thread.No vacuum lines should be going to the transmission as the 700R4s use a throttle valve system to manage/regulate line pressure inside...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread Engine Swap Transmission Selection.#2. Or rebuild it yourself. See my 4L60E Information thread, page one for video instruction, parts lists, tech resources. Then jump...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 4L60E Information Thread (Includes 4L65/70/75).Bumping this thread up with another 4L60E video. This one focuses on all the tools, supplies and equipment you'll want to have on hand...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread TH350 Cooler Lines.Visit your local pick-and-pull junk yards...Bring a can of brake cleaner with you to flush the lines on the spot - that way you can...
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NickTransmissions replied to the thread 1978 chevy 350 issue.Take the rocker arms, push rods and lifters out and inspect the cam lobes to see if they're wiped. You can also inspect the lifters...
