700-R4 rebuild/build up thread for anyone interested...

[dyeager535]

Been a few years since the thread was made, but I had not seen it before. Lots of pictures, and commentary. Reminds me why I hate automatics so much, but also indicates why getting a good rebuilt 700R4/4L60 is hard to do sometimes.

Just click the link for parts 1-5 http://www.corvette-guru.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10612&forum=1

 

[herkdriver007]

Awesome link! I just lost half an hour looking at pics

 

[U-711ipmc]

Wow that's spooky! Or you live in my neighborhood! I just started pulling parts tonight so I can pull my tranny in the morning and start the process of a TCI maximizer kit and Hughes tow master torque converter. My first tranny rebuild! Wish me luck! Gonna take my time!

 

[Brian_D]

this is amazing. thank you!!!!!!!

 

[Brian_D]

is there a difference between this and a 4x4 tran or are they the same?

 

[dyeager535]

First I had ever heard of a specific trans for the 'vette! I wonder if the "K" on the truck cases is in the same spot?

Other than case thickness, the output shaft, and year to year variations, I am not aware of anything specific to 4WD 700's. As with everything (which that writeup kind of talks about) I am sure different applications got different calibrations/parts combinations, but in theory it is probably all the same.

 

[Blue85]

There are minor differences across models (like the famous Corvette Servo), but 95% of the rebuild process is the same on all of them. With whichever one you're working with, examine the parts you take out closely to make sure the new parts are equivalent. Sometime the number of clutches/steels is different in the kit and you have to be sure the overall thickness/gap is the same. You will probably not be able to determine 100% what is in your tranny until you tear it apart. Even with a good manual, you have to rely on your own eyes, careful parts handling and common sense.