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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2002, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 580
Posted By Jay 727

Yea kiss a little *** to get a sale and you're...

Yea kiss a little *** to get a sale and you're the best.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2002, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By Jay 727

Check the shifter linkage.

Check the shifter linkage.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2002, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By Jay 727

Re: I need a rear end!

There's a good possibility. Pick up a jegs or summit, it's one of the most popular modifications done to a car.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-21-2002, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,930
Posted By Jay 727

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-20-2002, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,930
Posted By Jay 727

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-20-2002, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Jay 727

I've done it, the parts are identical except for...

I've done it, the parts are identical except for the input and torque converter. And the governor.
They make one set of parts for every 700 so the v-6 parts are just as strong as the v-8 parts.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 837
Posted By Jay 727

If you want to get slick you could use a longer...

If you want to get slick you could use a longer stroke crank instead of longer rods. It'll add cubic inches which will add power potential.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By Jay 727

Re: Re: Engine break in and coated headers

This is just something I have heard, just wanted to know if it's true.
I would think it's the same as running it down the highway for 20 minutes, makes sense.
Doesn't mention it in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-19-2002, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By Jay 727

Engine break in and coated headers

I have heard that a new engine and/or cam should not be broken in with new coated headers on. Is this true? I hear it will burn the un cured coating off while running it at 2000 rpm for 30 minutes. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-19-2002, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 580
Posted By Jay 727

A turbo 400 will hold up is it's build right....

A turbo 400 will hold up is it's build right. Building it right usually requires replacing bushings and clutches and a thourough inspection of hard parts. Adding more frictions to the direct clutch...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2002, 05:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By Jay 727

Same length as a 700R4 but taller. ...

Same length as a 700R4 but taller.
http://www.allisontransmission.com/product/series/1000series_specificationsheets.jsp
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2002, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By Jay 727

A long tail shaft th400 does exist but many...

A long tail shaft th400 does exist but many people will tell you it's a 375... but it's not. Back in the 70's GM produced long tail 400's with fewer clutch plates in them and 375 cast on the tail...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2002, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,412
Posted By Jay 727

I think you're making a big deal of nothing. GM...

I think you're making a big deal of nothing. GM stopped using the dowel pin in cranks around the mid to early 70's. It didn't fall out of your crank and it's not contributing to the pump rotor...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2002, 08:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,412
Posted By Jay 727

Have you guys ever worked on an engine...

Have you guys ever worked on an engine yourselves?
The flex plate won't go on unless all the holes are lined up, they are spaced un evenly. I don't care what you do the holes will only line up one...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-10-2002, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,412
Posted By Jay 727

I've had one 400 since 1988, it has never had a...

I've had one 400 since 1988, it has never had a crank dowel. It has been built every way from stock to mid 12 second 1/4 mile times. It has had a saginaw three speed, four speed, t-10 four speed,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By Jay 727

Are you the guy who said you were trying to...

Are you the guy who said you were trying to remove the servo cover with a tire iron in a different post?
The servo under that cover controls the 1-2 shift and if it gets jammed in sideways it might...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By Jay 727

You might need to take it back apart and re-check...

You might need to take it back apart and re-check everything.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Jay 727

A junkyard may or may not sell just the tail...

A junkyard may or may not sell just the tail housing, give it a try. Or find a small family owned trans shop, not a chain store like aamco.
There was a place called Automatic Transmission Center or...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By Jay 727

Yes there are different gears for the vss set up....

Yes there are different gears for the vss set up. There are two different types of vss. One has a plastic drive gear which interchanges with older mech speedos, and a plastic driven gear (which can...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By Jay 727

The gold ball can be left out. Did you do...

The gold ball can be left out. Did you do anyhting to the governor?
It sounds like a possible t.v. problem.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2002, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By Jay 727

Probably but it's not a good idea since there are...

Probably but it's not a good idea since there are other parts that wear out in it such as the springs.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2002, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By Jay 727

Have to jack it up. It's on the drivers side of...

Have to jack it up. It's on the drivers side of the transmission towards the back. The retainer is held on with one bolt and there will either be a cable or a wire plug in the center of it.
Don't...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2002, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By Jay 727

Re: thanks on 4.11

They will actually be weaker but thats the only way to get the 4.11 ratio and still have the gears fit into the case.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2002, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By Jay 727

It should work, 4.11's.

It should work, 4.11's.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2002, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By Jay 727

There is a screw or pin on the right rear side of...

There is a screw or pin on the right rear side of the shifter base that needs to come out when used with a four speed automatic. Read the instructions, they will tell you.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-01-2002, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By Jay 727

Well that sucks, it would probably slow my 1/4...

Well that sucks, it would probably slow my 1/4 mile times down wouldn't it.
I have a set of trans go 3-4 springs out of a 2&3 kit (from another build up), they send three different types and I have...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-01-2002, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By Jay 727

I try not to rev past 5500 but with limited...

I try not to rev past 5500 but with limited traction showing off on the street it has seen six. When I run it at the track I shift around 5800.
How would I know if the 3-4 was centrifugally...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-01-2002, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By Jay 727

If you can get a Buick, Olds, Pontiac th350...

If you can get a Buick, Olds, Pontiac th350 tailhousing with a 2 inch speedo housing hole you could simply use all of the speedo parts off the 700.
But if you can't find one you'll have to start...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-01-2002, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By Jay 727

I'm not a transmission tech but I build them for...

I'm not a transmission tech but I build them for myself and friends. My personal preference on non shifting clutches is to keep the reverse stock, forward doesn't bother me if it's a little on the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-26-2002, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By Jay 727

There is no difference other than calibration.

There is no difference other than calibration.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-26-2002, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By Jay 727

it's either a t-5 manual 5 speed or a 700R4...

it's either a t-5 manual 5 speed or a 700R4 automatic 4 speed.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2002, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,839
Posted By Jay 727

I didn't read all the posts but I can say this...

I didn't read all the posts but I can say this for sure, replacing all those parts and not evacuating the system with a vacuum pump is like wiping your *** with used toilet paper.

Why won't it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2002, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By Jay 727

I have a reverse manual valve body in a th400...

I have a reverse manual valve body in a th400 that I built, it has no front band and that gives it no engine braking. I love it, it's totally different than driving an automatic with a manual...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2002, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By Jay 727

I rebuilt one about two years ago, I remember...

I rebuilt one about two years ago, I remember very clearly pressing the input shaft bearing off and back on with it out of the case. I do remember it was like a puzzle to get the mainshaft assembly,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2002, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By Jay 727

I'm assuming the very front of the output shaft...

I'm assuming the very front of the output shaft broke off? Like the first set of splines and the pilot that goes into the input.
I have various parts including an ouput shaft, two input shafts one...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2002, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,508
Posted By Jay 727

I used two tubes (thats about 14 oz) of trans ex...

I used two tubes (thats about 14 oz) of trans ex in my 7.5 with an auburn posi. It would make bad noises around corners when hot. Called auburn and they said they get several calls a day about people...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,537
Posted By Jay 727

I've seen 700's with stripped forward clutch...

I've seen 700's with stripped forward clutch splines, this would effect reverse too.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2002, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By Jay 727

Yes, I think a different governor would help.

Yes, I think a different governor would help.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2002, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,640
Posted By Jay 727

It's more common to identify it by shape of the...

It's more common to identify it by shape of the cover and a stamped number on the axle tube.
That number you list is also a 12 bolt car number from the early 70's to late 60's. Casting numbers...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-16-2002, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By Jay 727

It could be the tv cable. I'll let the others...

It could be the tv cable. I'll let the others explain that.
I have the same problem with my 700, I wanted later wot shifts so I installed lighter governor weights, wot shifts are right where I want...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-16-2002, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,270
Posted By Jay 727

Junkyards are insane, I've gotten prices in the...

Junkyards are insane, I've gotten prices in the range of $750 to $125 for pulled 700's. And this was about five years ago. Now the minimum price has gone up. I don't know the junkyard situation in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-16-2002, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By Jay 727

Bearings in the driveshaft? HMMMMM? :confused: ...

Bearings in the driveshaft? HMMMMM? :confused:

Sounds like the typical u joint problem. (not that I can actually hear it)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-16-2002, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,270
Posted By Jay 727

This is just my opinion but it's actually less...

This is just my opinion but it's actually less time consuming to build it right the first time. Hasn't it been time consuming enough to rebuild your '82 unit for the fourth time? You need to sit and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2002, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,270
Posted By Jay 727

I think you could make it work with enough...

I think you could make it work with enough modifications and upgrades depending on how much power you have. But it would be much easier to get another 700 to start over with. I've picked up an '89...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-15-2002, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By Jay 727

It won't physically fit in there.

It won't physically fit in there.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2002, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By Jay 727

Yes wear safety glasses and gloves, when you bang...

Yes wear safety glasses and gloves, when you bang on hardened steel little chips can fly of, I had one stick into my arm once.
The part you are trying to bang out is sometimes called the cross pin,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2002, 06:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By Jay 727

Nothing, it sounds normal to me except if it...

Nothing, it sounds normal to me except if it looks like it is raw metal, like it is shiney and there were lots of metal particles in the pan or metal came out of the converter.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-13-2002, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,157
Posted By Jay 727

The 700's I have messed with will lock up a few...

The 700's I have messed with will lock up a few seconds after the 1-2 shift, no earlier. I don't know why you would want this either, it will be rough on the torque converter clutch especially with a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-11-2002, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By Jay 727

Because it is more desirable to have soft part...

Because it is more desirable to have soft part throttle shifts and maintain firm wot shifts.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-11-2002, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,107
Posted By Jay 727

Get the 9" since you can get a good deal on it,...

Get the 9" since you can get a good deal on it, it's the most poular rear out there and parts are cheap. It's a very strong rear especially in a light car.
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