I think I have kind of given up on autos. I don't think they are all bad but just more hassle than they are worth. Obviously trouble can be had from either one, i've just had enough bad experiences with autos to not care for them anymore.
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I HATE AUTOMATICS!!!
- Thread starter 84_Chevy_K10
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Well, there is all of that towing he does with it. That poor TBI 350 has to haul around his heavy ass shortbed truck. Maybe he should take his own advice and get a bigger tow rig? /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
mr_beer
1/2 ton status
Same here, ever automatic that I have own has been trouble. I don't need a transmission to decide when to shift for me, I'm not that dumb or lazy to shift my own gears. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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84_Chevy_K10
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I think I have kind of given up on autos. I don't think they are all bad but just more hassle than they are worth. Obviously trouble can be had from either one, i've just had enough bad experiences with autos to not care for them anymore.
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Sums up my feelings exactly in one paragraph.
I think the front pump took a [censored] because the flexplate cracked last year.
Either way, it's coming out and a 4 speed is going in, or the whole truck is going to the 'yard and I'm getting another one (with a manual)
I think I have kind of given up on autos. I don't think they are all bad but just more hassle than they are worth. Obviously trouble can be had from either one, i've just had enough bad experiences with autos to not care for them anymore.
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Sums up my feelings exactly in one paragraph.
I think the front pump took a [censored] because the flexplate cracked last year.
Either way, it's coming out and a 4 speed is going in, or the whole truck is going to the 'yard and I'm getting another one (with a manual)
I think the guy that is building your transmission does not know what he is doing. When you have your transmission rebuilt, do you have just the worn parts replaced and nothing more; or do you go with a full "master kit", and new pump?
Master Kit includes: all new bands, clutches, bearings, seals, shims, clips, and washers
I go with a full master kit and new pump every time, so I will never have to do it again.
I suspect you may have a small hair line crack in a sun or ring gear in your transmission, and the idiot rebuilding your transmission is to lame to deal with the fine details it takes to do a job right.
Master Kit includes: all new bands, clutches, bearings, seals, shims, clips, and washers
I go with a full master kit and new pump every time, so I will never have to do it again.
I suspect you may have a small hair line crack in a sun or ring gear in your transmission, and the idiot rebuilding your transmission is to lame to deal with the fine details it takes to do a job right.
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or the whole truck is going to the 'yard and I'm getting another one (with a manual)
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I see a 12v/nv4500 dodge cummins in your future. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
or the whole truck is going to the 'yard and I'm getting another one (with a manual)
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I see a 12v/nv4500 dodge cummins in your future. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
84_Chevy_K10
Banned
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dodge in your future. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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Dunno wtf you're smoking, but I wouldn't drive a Dodge truck if it was the only truck on the road.
As to the guy that built this TH 400, yes, it has been plaged with nothing but problems. He did replace the pump (I have the old pump) but I fear that the cracked flexplate I had this last spring screwed up the pump and that's why it went out.
Either way, my weekend is blown.
dodge in your future. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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Dunno wtf you're smoking, but I wouldn't drive a Dodge truck if it was the only truck on the road.
As to the guy that built this TH 400, yes, it has been plaged with nothing but problems. He did replace the pump (I have the old pump) but I fear that the cracked flexplate I had this last spring screwed up the pump and that's why it went out.
Either way, my weekend is blown.
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dodge in your future. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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Dunno wtf you're smoking, but I wouldn't drive a Dodge truck if it was the only truck on the road.
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Oh, and if a dodge truck was the ONLY thing on the road you would be behind the wheel of it because I doubt you would rather ride a bicycle. /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
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dodge in your future. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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Dunno wtf you're smoking, but I wouldn't drive a Dodge truck if it was the only truck on the road.
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Oh, and if a dodge truck was the ONLY thing on the road you would be behind the wheel of it because I doubt you would rather ride a bicycle. /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif
Hey Tim...
My buddy will give yah a deal on a "Built" th400...
He rebuilt my th350 about 10 years ago..
I've been beating it for years..
After I flopped my rig..2 weeks ago..
I lost 1 quart of fuild..
It never missed a beat.. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
If you find a guy that can build a automatic..
You'll love'm!!! /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
My buddy will give yah a deal on a "Built" th400...
He rebuilt my th350 about 10 years ago..
I've been beating it for years..
After I flopped my rig..2 weeks ago..
I lost 1 quart of fuild..
It never missed a beat.. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
If you find a guy that can build a automatic..
You'll love'm!!! /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
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If you find a guy that can build a automatic..
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Thats what most poeple don't understand and why my th700 is better today than the day it rolled out of the tranny shop...
If you find a guy that can build a automatic..
You'll love'm!!! /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
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Thats what most poeple don't understand and why my th700 is better today than the day it rolled out of the tranny shop...
big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
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If you find a guy that can build a automatic..
You'll love'm!!!
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If you find a guy that can build a automatic..
You'll love'm!!!
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Wow...
It's hard to screw up a TH400 rebuild. I think a quadriplegic on meth could rebuild a TH400 in a sandbox and it'd last longer than that.
If you can hear the "rockcrushing" going on over the parking pawl when you put it in park then chances are the planetaries didn't agree with the ring gear. I'd take it to him and tell him to fix it. He'll probably just give you a different one. If he were smart that's what he'd do.
It's hard to screw up a TH400 rebuild. I think a quadriplegic on meth could rebuild a TH400 in a sandbox and it'd last longer than that.
If you can hear the "rockcrushing" going on over the parking pawl when you put it in park then chances are the planetaries didn't agree with the ring gear. I'd take it to him and tell him to fix it. He'll probably just give you a different one. If he were smart that's what he'd do.
hi pinion
3/4 ton status
I was thinking the same thing, i was under my truck today, diddnt see one drip of flid , it just looks like a clean job. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
75-K5
3/4 ton status
Why spend $500-1000 on rebuilding a tranny that will fail in 200k miles or less when you can find a tranny for $150-200 that will last longer than your truck?
84_Chevy_K10
Banned
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Why spend $500-1000 on rebuilding a tranny that will fail in 200k miles or less when you can find a tranny for $150-200 that will last longer than your truck?
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I'm not rebuilding crap. I'm buying a flywheel and a clutch and bolting in the most well used 465 I can find and be done with it, I'm tired of this automatic crap.
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Wow...
It's hard to screw up a TH400 rebuild. I think a quadriplegic on meth could rebuild a TH400 in a sandbox and it'd last longer than that.
If you can hear the "rockcrushing" going on over the parking pawl when you put it in park then chances are the planetaries didn't agree with the ring gear. I'd take it to him and tell him to fix it. He'll probably just give you a different one. If he were smart that's what he'd do.
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I really don't think it was anything this guy did, I think the pump is chewed up from the flexplate that cracked. When it worked, it worked fine...and for thousands of miles with various heavy trailers in tow.
The problem with this entire deal is that this truck has a fixed yoke rear tranny output. From what I understand the only 2wd TH 400s with fixed yoke outputs are C30s with two piece driveshafts and Corvettes....so finding just any old TH 400 to replace this one is out of the question. The broken hard parts would all have to be replaced and put inside this case to have a sucessful repair.
Or I could just take it out and urinate on it, which is likely what I'm going to do.
Why spend $500-1000 on rebuilding a tranny that will fail in 200k miles or less when you can find a tranny for $150-200 that will last longer than your truck?
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I'm not rebuilding crap. I'm buying a flywheel and a clutch and bolting in the most well used 465 I can find and be done with it, I'm tired of this automatic crap.
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Wow...
It's hard to screw up a TH400 rebuild. I think a quadriplegic on meth could rebuild a TH400 in a sandbox and it'd last longer than that.
If you can hear the "rockcrushing" going on over the parking pawl when you put it in park then chances are the planetaries didn't agree with the ring gear. I'd take it to him and tell him to fix it. He'll probably just give you a different one. If he were smart that's what he'd do.
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I really don't think it was anything this guy did, I think the pump is chewed up from the flexplate that cracked. When it worked, it worked fine...and for thousands of miles with various heavy trailers in tow.
The problem with this entire deal is that this truck has a fixed yoke rear tranny output. From what I understand the only 2wd TH 400s with fixed yoke outputs are C30s with two piece driveshafts and Corvettes....so finding just any old TH 400 to replace this one is out of the question. The broken hard parts would all have to be replaced and put inside this case to have a sucessful repair.
Or I could just take it out and urinate on it, which is likely what I'm going to do.
75-K5
3/4 ton status
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I'm not rebuilding crap. I'm buying a flywheel and a clutch and bolting in the most well used 465 I can find and be done with it, I'm tired of this automatic crap.
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Duh Tim, I was agreeing with you. I meant why rebuild an automatic for hundreds of dollars when you can find a cheap sm465 that will last forever? /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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Or I could just take it out and urinate on it, which is likely what I'm going to do.
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Sounds like a good plan. I'm looking forward to doing that with my 700r4, but of course you said you want it so make sure to break out the pressure washer.
I'm not rebuilding crap. I'm buying a flywheel and a clutch and bolting in the most well used 465 I can find and be done with it, I'm tired of this automatic crap.
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Duh Tim, I was agreeing with you. I meant why rebuild an automatic for hundreds of dollars when you can find a cheap sm465 that will last forever? /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
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Or I could just take it out and urinate on it, which is likely what I'm going to do.
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Sounds like a good plan. I'm looking forward to doing that with my 700r4, but of course you said you want it so make sure to break out the pressure washer.
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Some guy locally built it...I have taken it back to him a few times. This time I'm sure a hard part blew up inside of it. It still has reverse, no forward gears (or it creeps) and it's making a lot of noise/vibration. I haven't ever seen an auto fail like this.
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My 350 did excactly the same. Pulled it apart and the large circlip that holds the front clutch pack in the drum had bust out the lip that it sits in. Strip and clean the box, another forward clutch basket and it was sorted! Still going good. Not sure if the basket was tired and was ready to bust and my shift kit helped it or if I didn't seat the circlip properly the first time. /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
But it's good now and I lurrrve autos! Wish I had a 700 to put in there tho!
Some guy locally built it...I have taken it back to him a few times. This time I'm sure a hard part blew up inside of it. It still has reverse, no forward gears (or it creeps) and it's making a lot of noise/vibration. I haven't ever seen an auto fail like this.
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My 350 did excactly the same. Pulled it apart and the large circlip that holds the front clutch pack in the drum had bust out the lip that it sits in. Strip and clean the box, another forward clutch basket and it was sorted! Still going good. Not sure if the basket was tired and was ready to bust and my shift kit helped it or if I didn't seat the circlip properly the first time. /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
But it's good now and I lurrrve autos! Wish I had a 700 to put in there tho!
Sorry to hear about your tranny's early demise. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I have a "rebuilt" TH400 in my 82 diesel K20,and I hope it doesnt crap out--I have little faith in "rebuilt" anything,that was not done at a professional shop--most likely mine was either "rebuilt" in someones backyard,or they just threw a new filter and gasket and modulator in it and said it was rebuilt--this was done before I bought the truck,supposedly it has very low mileage since then,,time will tell how long it will last--I've had several TH400 and TH350's over the years,so have many of my friends--despite the TH400's bullet proof reputation,I've managed to kill more of them than the TH350's,and a few of my friends had issues with their TH400's too--maybe they arent as great as they say they are--the only TH350's I had problems with was one in a 72 K5 that would not go into "drive" right away in the mornings until the motor warmed up,and the one in my 74 K20 that suddenly lost reverse with no warning--it just wont go in reverse(or the clutches are in the pan!)--its weird,the tranny worked fine when I parked it,it sat a month or two,then I went to move it and no reverse--the tranny was low on fluid,but filling it up made no difference. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif.I was not a huge fan of the SM465's wide gap between second and third gear,its like driving a dump truck instead of a K truck--but at least the truck moves when you let out the clutch!.I also learned the SM465 had problems with snap rings breaking off the mainshaft,making it likely to jump out of gear--many plow trucks here had that problem,and its not an easy fix--to do it right the tranny needs to come out and gutted...I was hoping GM would start using a manual tranny that was better suited for daily on -off road use(like the one I missed at the boneyard ,the overdrive one from a diesel pickup /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif).I have been tempted to crack open one of the blown 4x4 TH350's I have in my shed for cores and attempt to rebuild one myself,but after looking at the exploded diagrams,I dont feel I am talented enough to do it--and I think you need a few special tools to do it.
I'm not a big fan of automatics either--but thats what they put in 90% of GM trucks it seems--their manual trannys arent that bad,but are geared all wrong for street use--but I guess the manual is the least of the 2 evils!.I always liked the "PowerGlide" tranny's,simple,durable,but only 2 speeds,--I wonder why chevy never used one in a 4x4?? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
I'm not a big fan of automatics either--but thats what they put in 90% of GM trucks it seems--their manual trannys arent that bad,but are geared all wrong for street use--but I guess the manual is the least of the 2 evils!.I always liked the "PowerGlide" tranny's,simple,durable,but only 2 speeds,--I wonder why chevy never used one in a 4x4?? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
afroman006
1/2 ton status
Hey Tim just FYI 3/4 ton LWB trucks had TH400's in them with fixed rear outputs and two-piece driveshafts. This should help tremendously b/c these are a dime a dozen in junkyards. I vote for giving the auto one more try. What I think you really need is a 4L80E. You cannot destroy that tranny. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
