Starting 200 4r install, questions?

Discussion in 'The "Juice Box"' started by hjsonnie, Aug 2, 2020.

  1. hjsonnie

    hjsonnie '51 Henry J '72 Skylark

    Ok, I've read Ken's sticky and other posts. I have an older PTS Killer street from a board member 8 yrs ago.
    1) what's the plastic tube for on the case top side?
    2) D5 tc, case has a two post electrical connector. Is that sufficient for 4th gear lockup? If so, which post to what?
    3) can I hook the pressure gauge to the 90° elbow above the shift linkage arm on the trans case to set TV cable?

    I already have TCI carb bracket fitment issues. Hitting brake booster vacuum port and manifold even with 1" carb spacer. I have column shift 455/th400 in car now. Stock manifold. Longer carb studs coming to move bracket up 1/2" more. 20200802_085813.jpg 20200802_085805.jpg 20200802_085820.jpg 20200802_085813.jpg 20200802_085805.jpg 20200802_085813.jpg 20200802_085805.jpg 20200802_085820.jpg
     
  2. Golden Oldie 65

    Golden Oldie 65 Well-Known Member

    1) It's a vent. It looks like you have apiece of vacuum hose connect to it. It won't hurt anything if you leave it there but it's not necessary.
    2) There are 2 wires coming out of the lockup solenoid, a red and a black. As long as you know that they connect to those two terminals on the connector and to which terminals you can connect them to whatever source you'd like to use for the lockup. You might want to pull the pan and take a look just to be sure. I would. It's much easier to do now than it is once you get it in the car. TCI has a vacuum switch that works, others use a pressure switch, or you may just want to use a toggle to engage the lockup. It's whatever your preference is.
    3) The 90 degree elbow will work fine for the pressure gauge.
     
  3. hjsonnie

    hjsonnie '51 Henry J '72 Skylark

    Ok, so a little delay in starting. I verified the wiring to case terminal. Just want to be sure I understand. Key on power to red post, and ground break switch( brake switch or other type) lead to black post?
    What type of trans fluid is recommended and is 10 to 12 qts expected?
     
  4. Ken Warner

    Ken Warner Stand-up Philosopher

    The piece of tube on the vent was a common fix in the early 90s so that the vent could be routed in such a manner that if the trans overheated and spewed fluid it went toward the side with no catalytic converter.

    Lonnie at extreme automatics recommends B&M Trickshift in his TH2004R transmissions. His thought process being that the 2004R is not blessed with a ton of excess friction material and clamping area so minimizing slip is in your best interest.
     
  5. hjsonnie

    hjsonnie '51 Henry J '72 Skylark

    Thanks, Ken on the oil recommendation. The Derale cooler from you is all hooked up. Just wanted to be sure on the wiring as well. I ran into a driveshaft snaffoo, too. Had a th350 shaft but its 1 and 1/8" too long. Have 3 shafts, just working on the best option. The other two are from th400 short and long tails.
    Thanks again.
     

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