evolve991
Resident Problem Child
I'm no Sir I'm a 51 year old teenage hardhead 
But who knows maybe someday I'll grow upCK5
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Another 700r4 issue
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I'm no Sir I'm a 51 year old teenage hardhead But who knows maybe someday I'll grow up
I have 5 years on you and I, ( and my wife I'm sure can back me up on this) don't believe I will ever grow up. 
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
Alright alright alriiiight 
I kept it cool and slow. Pump is in, aux tube hooked up, solenoid in place, bolts torqued, filter in and pan on.
So far so good.
I kept it cool and slow. Pump is in, aux tube hooked up, solenoid in place, bolts torqued, filter in and pan on. So far so good.
Nice!
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
Man I hate nothing NOTHING!!!! more than transmission lines 
Man I hate nothing NOTHING!!!! more than transmission lines
Yup.. If you are gonna replace one line do both and save yourself the headache.
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
I always do but getting that angle right in that awkward space suxx
I use the coil of line to do them now. So much easier than the flat store bought sections.
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
Man I looked right at it and still bought the straight version. Future project: Hydraulic quick fittings and lines. 
On more than one of my automatic transmission equipped vehicles,when I had to replace the cooler lines,I bought two short pieces of the ready flared 5/16" tubing and installed them at the fittings on the tranny's case,and used 5/16" unions to join them to the longer tubing to the radiator--this puts the unions down lower where they are much easier to get at..
The unions make it much easier to deal with future line replacements or removal,and the short pieces rarely ever get rusty,so they most likely wont ever need to be changed.
The unions make it much easier to deal with future line replacements or removal,and the short pieces rarely ever get rusty,so they most likely wont ever need to be changed.
Unions make for another leak point from my experience. Keep it solid all the way if you can.
I wont argue that,nothing beats one solid line--but I've never had a union leak..
I have used compression unions on many tranny cooler lines too,with no issues ,but I prefer the flared type of unions more, because they dont squash the lines and make a restriction...but I haven't had any ill effects on the vehicles I used them on either....I trust those a lot more than rubber tranny cooler hose and clamps..
On my '82 K2500 I'll be having to drop the oil pan to replace it (or someone else will),and I'm kind of glad I "spliced" the tranny cooler lines near the front of the pan with unions,it'll be a lot easier to just dissconnect those,than have to pull the whole lines out to allow the pan to come out..
I have used compression unions on many tranny cooler lines too,with no issues ,but I prefer the flared type of unions more, because they dont squash the lines and make a restriction...but I haven't had any ill effects on the vehicles I used them on either....I trust those a lot more than rubber tranny cooler hose and clamps..
On my '82 K2500 I'll be having to drop the oil pan to replace it (or someone else will),and I'm kind of glad I "spliced" the tranny cooler lines near the front of the pan with unions,it'll be a lot easier to just dissconnect those,than have to pull the whole lines out to allow the pan to come out..
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
Diesel that's my outlook on it too. My lines were routed under the starter ( I didn't do it) and they got wrecked during my starter issues. The parts store was out of the shorty lines so I got compression unions instead of just flared females. And I used some ultra black as thread tape.
IF I ever do the hydraulic line project I'll make sure to get lines they use on asphalt pavers and mill machines, they hold up under alot of heat and pressure and I'd route them FAR from the exhaust,etc.
IF I ever do the hydraulic line project I'll make sure to get lines they use on asphalt pavers and mill machines, they hold up under alot of heat and pressure and I'd route them FAR from the exhaust,etc.
The metal cooler lines also act as a radiator to help cool the fluid ,maybe only slightly,that will be lost of you use hydraulic hose--might not be enough of a difference to amount to much,but every little bit helps..
I've tried using hydraulic hose on one truck I had,it eventually failed when it rubbed against a sharp sheet metal part and started spraying..
Hot ATF spraying in a fine mist under high pressure makes an excellent substitute for napalm,I found out....luckily the fire only roached my spark plug wires and it self-extinguished when the heater hoses burnt up and coolant put out the flames..
I've tried using hydraulic hose on one truck I had,it eventually failed when it rubbed against a sharp sheet metal part and started spraying..
Hot ATF spraying in a fine mist under high pressure makes an excellent substitute for napalm,I found out..
..luckily the fire only roached my spark plug wires and it self-extinguished when the heater hoses burnt up and coolant put out the flames..
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
Aw fuu.... Yeah that's a detail I didn't think about and with my luck it would happen.
Oh well glad I mentioned hydraulic lines and got a heads up
Think I'll use the coiled line after all when I upgrade the 2 fin-n-tube coolers to one big stacked type. I'm liking the external filter and outflow temp gauge too. Anything to keep this 700 cool.
Oh well glad I mentioned hydraulic lines and got a heads up
Think I'll use the coiled line after all when I upgrade the 2 fin-n-tube coolers to one big stacked type. I'm liking the external filter and outflow temp gauge too. Anything to keep this 700 cool.
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
Finally got everything bolted back together. No leaks,drops into 1st and R faster and smoother than any 700 I've had I think this pump is going to get along just fine with the rest of the trans. I was told this 700 got all the upgrades and tweaks ( and I believe it) and it's been a damn good tranny for 2 years. No idea what components are in it, may be a Beast sunshell for all I know, I learned the transmission wizard who built it died last year so asking him isn't an option.
I'll be making the test runs after I get this tool and parts dumpster on wheels under control
Still have to tweak n tune the crate 350 but I do believe the Gypsum Assault Beast will be travel ready real soon.
I've found and fixed alot of the " that'll work"s and " good enuff"s my overpaid inlaws got past me over 10 years "takin' care of it" after too many blunt breaks.
I think this pump is going to get along just fine with the rest of the trans. I was told this 700 got all the upgrades and tweaks ( and I believe it) and it's been a damn good tranny for 2 years. No idea what components are in it, may be a Beast sunshell for all I know, I learned the transmission wizard who built it died last year so asking him isn't an option.I'll be making the test runs after I get this tool and parts dumpster on wheels under control
Still have to tweak n tune the crate 350 but I do believe the Gypsum Assault Beast will be travel ready real soon.I've found and fixed alot of the " that'll work"s and " good enuff"s my overpaid inlaws got past me over 10 years "takin' care of it" after too many blunt breaks.
big-blue
1/2 ton status
Glad to hear it's shaping up for you!
evolve991
Resident Problem Child
Took a nice uneventful 20 mile test drive yesterday in idiot-heavy traffic Bigger radiator,100% water,never let the temp gauge past 200 even at red lights on hot pavement.
New(ish) crate 350 never missed,popped or rattled...could use a little advance but....
Main Topic: 700 with new pump and TC out of a diesel truck shifted crisp and clean, shift points a bit sooner but I knew that already having a diesel trans with old 350
Moral of this Joke: No matter how old you are or how many times you've done something getting pissed off and ramming sh*t home will still be as wrong as your first newbie mistake.
Thanks EVERYbody who helped out here. I'll try not to do any more dumb crap I knew better than already
They say patience is a virtue--unfortunately it's one of the first things you lose when you get older and cant work on things like you could when you were younger and stronger...
I tend to get P-O-d too fast and end up ruining something now,or try to cheat and do it an "easier" way that is less strenuous and end up in deeper doo-doo than when I started..
Lately I've had to have someone else fix things I know I'd either not be able to do,or not finish if I started too..sucks paying someone to do things you know how to do,but no longer can..hard finding anyone you can trust for one thing,and not get raped when the bill comes due..
I tend to get P-O-d too fast and end up ruining something now,or try to cheat and do it an "easier" way that is less strenuous and end up in deeper doo-doo than when I started..
Lately I've had to have someone else fix things I know I'd either not be able to do,or not finish if I started too..sucks paying someone to do things you know how to do,but no longer can..hard finding anyone you can trust for one thing,and not get raped when the bill comes due..
Glad to hear you are motivating down the road again
