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squaredeal91 reacted to NickTransmissions's post in the thread TransGo shift kit install... with
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You're welcome...Those aren't Torlon so wouldn't use either set; check balls aren't supposed to be compressible - if they wear... -
Initially, I wasn't going to tear into the tranny today, but it really got nice after lunch and nothing else was on the agenda. Got...
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squaredeal91 reacted to NickTransmissions's post in the thread TransGo shift kit install... with Like.
The plastic check balls are likely torlon and wont wear the check ball seating locations like the steel ones do - good to have them in...
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squaredeal91 reacted to NickTransmissions's post in the thread TransGo shift kit install... with Like.
I know the kit doesn't require removal. I asked because if you had it on the bench you DO NOT NEED to spend any $$$ on a shift kit to...
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I'd also suggest giving it a cleaning. You can use a spray-on engine cleaner and a garden hose. Leaking fluid migrates all over and...
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squaredeal91 replied to the thread 1986 Automatic Transmission Leak.Lube locker makes really good pan gaskets. Maybe replace trans mount too.
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squaredeal91 reacted to NickTransmissions's post in the thread 1986 Automatic Transmission Leak with Like.
Replace your pan gasket (DO NOT USE a cork gasket), speedometer cable/housing seals snd rear transmission mount. Check the governor...
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squaredeal91 reacted to 59840Surfer's post in the thread Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190) with Wow.
I tried the Hayden HD and my gas mileage got a big 3MPG hit beside the intense roaring. I ultimately went to the dual electric fans...
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squaredeal91 reacted to Radiohead's post in the thread Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190) with Like.
Either low fan throughput, lack of proper shroud or a bit of coolant flow restriction.
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squaredeal91 reacted to Jgonick's post in the thread Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190) with Like.
Just about to say the same thing. Check to see if your fan is working correctly.
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squaredeal91 reacted to Captcorvette's post in the thread Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190) with Like.
Sounds like a bad clutch fan not working at low rpm.
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squaredeal91 reacted to legopnuematic's post in the thread Help ID-ing and sourcing a part with Like.
From the 1978 service manual- No idea if this is correct for your application, but might give you some terms to search by.
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squaredeal91 reacted to CalSgt's post in the thread Disassemble Clean Roller Lifters, for L31 Vortec SBC with Like.
Great write up! I went through this when I did the L31 for the Squircle. Getting them apart with the oil varnish groove is a PIA, but...
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squaredeal91 reacted to RanchWelder's post in the thread Disassemble Clean Roller Lifters, for L31 Vortec SBC with Like.
When it's time to re-assemble each clean dry piston, spring, plunger and stainless cap, make use of a hex nut driver, so you can squeeze...
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squaredeal91 reacted to RanchWelder's post in the thread Disassemble Clean Roller Lifters, for L31 Vortec SBC with Like.
Cleaning your roller lifters can go a long way to saving money on a rebuilt Roller Engine. First carefully remove the clips with a pick...
