Transmission just lost 3rd gear

[Kain]

learn something new

 

[Kain]

The converter let go , pulled a silver ring out the converter when I dropped it off to rebuilder

 

[Kain]

went by the rebuilder and the amount of metal in this trans was amazing sad

 

[Greg Ducato]

Sounds like the front bearing on the converter stator let loose, that destroys the converter and pumps metal through the trans like no other. A bad combination for sure.

 

[Kain]

Ya that’s what he said, $1440 new kickdown cable new dipstick tube and dipstick.

can I flush the cooler with that “Kooler Klean”
(Green and white can) good enough to run the trans cooler?

 

[Greg Ducato]

You can use that or Brake Parts cleaner. Flush it back and forth into a clear soda bottle until it is visibly clean of any contamination. You will be blamed for any stuck valves going forward

 

[Kain]

Cool thanks man

 

[wasted wages]

Hey Greg,,,, what's your view on using a spin on filter in the return line in place of or in conjunction with the pan filter?

I have done this on all my slush pump's and they seem to catch a lot of small trash and shavings.
My buggy has a T400, and I run a deep cast pan, forced air tubular cooler, spin on filter and braided hoses with high flow fittings...
Good combination?

@Greg Ducato

 

[Kain]

thats a good idea^^

 

[Greg Ducato]

My theory is that if you have so much contamination in your system that you need an extra filter then you have problems in the trans or converter that need correction. Most stock filter systems will last the life of the trans, only clogging if there is a serious parts failure. While there is nothing wrong with adding an additional filter, I would rather spend the money on an extra cooler.

 

[Kain]

i just ordered one of these(link below), i went mishimoto because life time limited warranty
B&M wanted 357 bucks for a 6 inch fan on there cooler. also got an inline derale
Fan Control, Thermostatic, 180F Degrees On/165F Degrees Off, Kit to kick it on and off

https://www.mishimoto.com/heavy-duty-transmission-cooler-kit-electric-fan.html

 

[sweetk30]

i always flush 1 can full each way on stock cooler in a clear jug like @Greg Ducato said to do .

 

[Kain]

ill get 2 cans of that and 2 cans of brake cleaner tomorrow

 

[sweetk30]

2 can of flush should be good . thay last much longer than brake clean . and more foamy for deep clean .

up to you tho . no such thing as over kill .

 

[Kain]

need brake cleaner on shelves at all times..........

 

[Kain]

1 dollar a can at walmart

 

[sweetk30]

need brake cleaner on shelves at all times..........

 

[Kain]

HAHAHA thats funny chit^^^^^^

 

[Kain]

what size is the cooler lines on t350? is it 5/16" inverted flare or 1/2" inverted flare?

 

[Wes Harden]

Iirc is 5/16