lectric80
3/4 ton status
Alright guys, my trans has finally shown that I am not going to get much further before it gives out completely, and winter is here. So I need to plan on rebuilding my T350 probably within the next month or so.
I found a kit at Autozone and Napa, although the Napa kit is higher priced and might be the way I go, but I need to know if there is anything that isn't included in the Autozone kit that I would need to be worried about.
The AZ kit includes all of the following:
Gasket kit, intermediate band, single wrap, intermediate friction .098" (60 teeth), forward and direct friction .098" (20 teeth), reverse friction .098", filter, pump bushing, output shaft bushing, extension bushing, intermediate steel .068" (7 teeth), forward and direct steel .068" (12 t), low and reverse steel .068" (17 t), modulator, sealing ring kit.
I will also be replacing the torque converter of course. I am more worried about the pump, since I can't seem to find one at any parts stores. Is this something that is worked out in the rebuild, or is it something I am going to have to order from TCI or someone else?
The problems I am having are:
1. Reverse requires a raise in RPM's before it will engage. This just started during the deer hunt last week, and appears to be worst when the trans is cold.
2. First gear will also not engage when cold without raising the RPM's, and will disengage when I stop or even stay off the throttle. While coming down off the mountain I could feel the first gear engage and disengage. This meant I had to use a lot more brakes than I like to use, especially with a trailer on the back.
3. The detent for the shift seems to be worn out. Even a slight bump of the lever will move it in and out of neutral. This isn't a big issue but I would like to address it while I have the trans torn apart. I believe this may not be in the kit, but hopefully it is something that can easily be fixed.
Everything else seems to be fine, it shifts fine, and once it warms up the problems disappear. My concern is that I use this to get to work when the snow is flying, and a first gear slip like this could cause a loss of control.
So, any other parts I would need? Any recomendations on upgrades to do to ensure a good long life? Please keep in mind, the budget is really tight right now while I try to provide my typical overload Christmas to my kids.
I found a kit at Autozone and Napa, although the Napa kit is higher priced and might be the way I go, but I need to know if there is anything that isn't included in the Autozone kit that I would need to be worried about.
The AZ kit includes all of the following:
Gasket kit, intermediate band, single wrap, intermediate friction .098" (60 teeth), forward and direct friction .098" (20 teeth), reverse friction .098", filter, pump bushing, output shaft bushing, extension bushing, intermediate steel .068" (7 teeth), forward and direct steel .068" (12 t), low and reverse steel .068" (17 t), modulator, sealing ring kit.
I will also be replacing the torque converter of course. I am more worried about the pump, since I can't seem to find one at any parts stores. Is this something that is worked out in the rebuild, or is it something I am going to have to order from TCI or someone else?
The problems I am having are:
1. Reverse requires a raise in RPM's before it will engage. This just started during the deer hunt last week, and appears to be worst when the trans is cold.
2. First gear will also not engage when cold without raising the RPM's, and will disengage when I stop or even stay off the throttle. While coming down off the mountain I could feel the first gear engage and disengage. This meant I had to use a lot more brakes than I like to use, especially with a trailer on the back.
3. The detent for the shift seems to be worn out. Even a slight bump of the lever will move it in and out of neutral. This isn't a big issue but I would like to address it while I have the trans torn apart. I believe this may not be in the kit, but hopefully it is something that can easily be fixed.
Everything else seems to be fine, it shifts fine, and once it warms up the problems disappear. My concern is that I use this to get to work when the snow is flying, and a first gear slip like this could cause a loss of control.
So, any other parts I would need? Any recomendations on upgrades to do to ensure a good long life? Please keep in mind, the budget is really tight right now while I try to provide my typical overload Christmas to my kids.
