Buying a rebuilt transmission th350

[Dlefler]

I am buying a rebuilt th350 from a guy on marketplace I have bought from before. I currently have a k10 4x4 with a 350 motor and a th350 transmission. I have never changed out a transmission before. This transmission I'm buying came out of a 86 4x4 squarebody and was rebuilt with a shift kit. Is there any reason this transmission I'm buy would be somehow different than the one I have now? Bolt patterns or length of tail ect?

 

[edgephoto]

Should fit. Look up your truck and the truck it came out of on an auto parts store website. if both part numbers are the same, you are good to go.

I personally would rebuild the one you have, unless of course the case is damaged.

 

[Dlefler]

Would it be cheaper to rebuild the one I have?

 

[Dlefler]

Should fit. Look up your truck and the truck it came out of on an auto parts store website. if both part numbers are the same, you are good to go.

I personally would rebuild the one you have, unless of course the case is damaged.

What would be the advantage of rebuilding the one I have? Cost or making sure it fits correctly? Thanks

 

[NickTransmissions]

Would it be cheaper to rebuild the one I have?

How would anyone be able to answer that question if we don't know what you would be paying the seller for this other unit?

 

[CountKrunk]

I don't see the point of swapping a th350 for a th350.

Is something wrong with your current th350?

 

[Dlefler]

How would anyone be able to answer that question if we don't know what you would be paying the seller for this other unit?

750

 

[Dlefler]

I don't see the point of swapping a th350 for a th350.

Is something wrong with your current th350?

Yeah the fluid was burnt there was a lot of sludge and burnt clutch at the bottom of the pan metal shavings. Just thought it would be handy to have one around if mine started to act up

 

[NickTransmissions]

750

I'd definitely rebuild your existing unit if the guy wants $750, unless he has paperwork showing exactly what was installed, all the parts that should have been installed were installed, when the work was performed and how many miles at the time of the rebuild as well as a means for you to compare that mileage figure to the vehicle it came out of to see how many miles are on it...This assumes it's not a fresh rebuild that has never been installed into a vehicle since it was overhauled. If that's the case, you just need a build sheet showing exactly what was installed.

You can check out my TH350 Playlist on Youtube for rebuild instructions, topical videos and other tech information on those units.

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[Dlefler]

I don't see the point of swapping a th350 for a th350.

Is something wrong with your current th350?

Sorry more clarification was needed the transmission I'm looking at has no miles and was rebuilt couple years ago guys asking 750

 

[Dlefler]

I'd definitely rebuild your existing unit if the guy wants $750, unless he has paperwork showing exactly what was installed, all the parts that should have been installed were installed, when the work was performed and how many miles at the time of the rebuild as well as a means for you to compare that mileage figure to the vehicle it came out of to see how many miles are on it...This assumes it's not a fresh rebuild that has never been installed into a vehicle since it was overhauled. If that's the case, you just need a build sheet showing exactly what was installed.

You can check out my TH350 Playlist on Youtube for rebuild instructions, topical videos and other tech information on those units.

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Ok thank you I appreciate your help

 

[Dlefler]

I'd definitely rebuild your existing unit if the guy wants $750, unless he has paperwork showing exactly what was installed, all the parts that should have been installed were installed, when the work was performed and how many miles at the time of the rebuild as well as a means for you to compare that mileage figure to the vehicle it came out of to see how many miles are on it...This assumes it's not a fresh rebuild that has never been installed into a vehicle since it was overhauled. If that's the case, you just need a build sheet showing exactly what was installed.

You can check out my TH350 Playlist on Youtube for rebuild instructions, topical videos and other tech information on those units.

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The new unit has no miles ,if he has a build sheet would 750 still be high? Just out of curiosity. Thanks

 

[NickTransmissions]

The new unit has no miles ,if he has a build sheet would 750 still be high? Just out of curiosity. Thanks

Don't know the answer to that until you post the build sheet so we can see what was installed.

If it's a purely stock rebuild with none of the requisite updates that need to go into all TH350s upon overhaul, then yes - $750.00 is too high because you'll be into yours for less in parts once all is said and done, assuming you rebuild it yourself.

 

[Dlefler]

Don't know the answer to that until you post the build sheet so we can see what was installed.

If it's a purely stock rebuild with none of the requisite updates that need to go into all TH350s upon overhaul, then yes - $750.00 is too high because you'll be into yours for less in parts once all is said and done, assuming you rebuild

Don't know the answer to that until you post the build sheet so we can see what was installed.

If it's a purely stock rebuild with none of the requisite updates that need to go into all TH350s upon overhaul, then yes - $750.00 is too high because you'll be into yours for less in parts once all is said and done, assuming you rebuild it yourself.

Thank you and if I may ask just one more question. My transfer case is a 208 I'm assuming that my transmission must already have an adapter for the 208? I have been reading that the out put shafts are different for the 208 as opposed to the 203 and 205? Is that correct?

 

[edgephoto]

I can't answer your question about the spline for transfer cases but there are differences in tailshafts and it is important to get the right transmission to fit your truck. TH350 internals are the same there are case and other variations.

If you are handy and can follow instructions there is no reason you can't rebuild your current transmission. The TH350 is a very simple unit and easy to rebuild for beginners. You can buy upgraded parts and build yourself a pretty bullet proof unit for $750. If you are comparing $750 to a store bought rebuild then it is a good price.

My original transmission cracked last year. The truck has rolled over a few times. Not sure how many. The transmission still worked but was leaking fluid like a sieve. I could not find a used case or unit for a reasonable price, so I ended up buying an Auto Zone rebuild. If it dies at some point I will just rebuild it myself.