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TH 350 Prep for reinstall after engine rebuild

Discussion in 'The "Juice Box"' started by 36racin, May 1, 2018.

  1. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

    So while I have my 72 TH350 out the car for engine rebuild I will want to cleanup, change filter and fluid before reinstalling it and the motor. Any suggestions to or needed repairs while its out and accessible? What kind of fluid? Can fluid in converter be changed(haven't looked to see if there was a drain plug)? Are there orings on the trans dipstick tube? Kickdown cable tube? Looks like fluid leaked there before. I know I'd like to replace the rear seal. Is there a front one as well behind the converter? What would be recommended way to remove built up oil on outside case? Thanks and sorry for all the questions

    Todd
     
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  2. Donuts & Peelouts

    Donuts & Peelouts Life's 2 Short. Live like it.

    Good luck with everything Todd. For the out side of your dirty pan i would use dawn dish soap and a wire brush. Dawn cuts grease and oil real good. Mix it with hot water.
     
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  3. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

    Anyway to keep water out of the trans when and if washed with water?
     
  4. Taulbee2277

    Taulbee2277 Silver Level contributor

    To keep water out.. install the torque converter, dipstick and whatever else you can attach on the transmission while pressure washing. Take advantage of those seals! Plastic bags secured with zip ties on the coolant fittings are a pretty cheap alternative. They make a plastic plug for the tailshaft if you feel like spending a few bucks. The kick down can be plugged with whatever your imagination comes up with.

    Besides the front, rear, and pan seals.. The servo and piston 0-rings, 2 speedometer o-rings, selector shaft seal, vacuum modulator o-ring, dipstick, kick down o ring, and I'm running out of ideas off the top of my head.. A kit from Summit covered a few different years and variations to give every seal needed. A search on youtube is instrumental in tips on the teardown.
     
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  5. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks for the information. But I definitely DO NOT want to tear into this transmission.. I'd like to replace the seals and orings I can do without tearing into it. Cleanup the outside of the trans and get it ready for reinstallation.

    Todd
     
  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Simple green, a small brush, and a little water from a garden hose. That is all you’ll need. Plug up all the aforementioned openings. Front and rear seals are easy, just drive them in square. O rings for the fill tube and kick down are easy as well.
     
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  7. Taulbee2277

    Taulbee2277 Silver Level contributor

    No prob, and all the things I listed are external seals. No need to dig into the guts. Easy stuff.
     
  8. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

    i'll just have to figure out where to get them all from
     
  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  10. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

  11. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    If you pressure wash it, do not point it directly at an sealed areas, like the front pump, shifter shaft or tail shaft. They are to keep fluid in at lower pressure and not high pressure water out.

    One seal that is often overlooked is the speedometer housing. There are two seals, an o-ring on the outside and a very small lip seal on the inside. Inspect your speedometer driven gear to see if it has a groove worn in it. Mine leaked badly around one of my cars. Also, if you speedo is not correct, this a good time to change that gear when you reseal it. That ebay link should have all that you need. Front seal is most critical since it is impossible to replace without splitting the motor and trans.
     

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