My TH350 rebuild

[1977K10]

I an using new trans fluid to lubricate, and I had to go get 2 6" c-clamps in order to put pressure on the springs.

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by 1977K10

I an using new trans fluid to lubricate, and I had to go get 2 6" c-clamps in order to put pressure on the springs.

The piston isn't in all the way. Take it out and make sure that you haven't cut them trying to force it in. You need to take some vasoline and mix a little trans fluid with it or get some trans gel from a trans shop or supply company.. Put the mixture on the seals before trying to install them. Next you need to get a feeler gauge set and use the thinest gauge in there to go around the seals and drum to help get the piston to go all the way into the bore. Be careful doing this so as not to cut the seal.

[1977K10]

ok, gotcha, I can get that tomorrow, I get paid today after 5. I can go get some of that before work on sat

[1977K10]

Oh, yea, I checked to make sure I didn't damage the seal I used a small pick yesterday with trans fluid to slide the seal into the groove, and the center seal into the case, I double checked that as to make sure there was no damage, as fun as this has been, A don't want to have to pull the trans back out to redo a seal.

[rs72z]

Originally Posted by 1977K10

Oh, yea, I checked to make sure I didn't damage the seal I used a small pick yesterday with trans fluid to slide the seal into the groove, and the center seal into the case, I double checked that as to make sure there was no damage, as fun as this has been, A don't want to have to pull the trans back out to redo a seal.

Once you get the forward and direct packs toghter you can drop then into the pump and with about 10-20 psi of air check to make sure they are applying just to be sure.

Once the piston is in all the way when you set the springs on the piston you will only have to compress the springs about a 1/2" to get the snap ring in.

[1977K10]

I don't have an air compressor available to me at this point, it's in my storage under another tool box, I have three big tool boxes in there, I put tools into my tool back pack and brought them from storage.

[1977K10]

Yea, it was easier to get out than getting them back in, but I am not giving up,
I will take my time with them to make sure that it's right.