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Thanks again. I really do appreciate the insight. Yea, I thought it was strange that the original balls could compress. But then, what...
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@hey mister - Install a high-flow screen-style filter instead of the cloth-type...Those tend to clog up a bit...Not a huge concern now...
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The first filter looked like this.
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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...
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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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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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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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Lube locker makes really good pan gaskets. Maybe replace trans mount too.
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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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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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Either low fan throughput, lack of proper shroud or a bit of coolant flow restriction.
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Just about to say the same thing. Check to see if your fan is working correctly.
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Sounds like a bad clutch fan not working at low rpm.
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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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