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Update: I pulled the engine/trans. You guessed it... the converter wasn't seated fully into the pump gear. The notched converter snout spun around...
Kevin, thanks for the info. Here's an update: I unbolted the converter from the flexplate. The converter rotates freely, with a bit of in/out...
Kevin, I'm going out there now to see if I can push the converter in at all. If so, I'll take a measurement between the converter and flexplate.
Squirrel, The lever still shows above the fill line. I'm convinced the level is over filled and the converter isn't pushed fully into the pump...
UPDATE: So last night after my last entry, I went out to the garage to test some things. I pulled the upper trans cooler line off at the...
Junkman: sorry again, I meant to type... between 1 and 1-1/2 qts...
Squirrel: Thanks for that note, I appreciate it Deucemac: In my original posting I should have been more clear. I slid the torque convertor over...
Update: I took out the governor and it was stuck! I freed it up and it appears to be working now. I reinstalled it, warmed up the engine, but it...
Fastcar: Also, I verified that the carb port was indeed vacuum. While running, I removed the boot and the motor almost died. Placed my finger over...
Thanks for the replies so far! Fastcar: My vacuum modulator was NOT hooked up! DUH! However, I just hooked it up to the front vacuum port on my...
Hello everyone, Its been YEARS since I've made a post, but I'm hoping someone can help me out. I purchased a rebuilt TH350 from a reputable...
Thread update! anyone else want to chime in?
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hey! cool stuff! any more??!!
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bump!!
Yea, this weekend, I'm gonna do everything I can to get those old springs out of there, short of blowing up the car! They're coming out!!!
So I rented a spring compressor and I had some problems. First off, The tool was too wide to fit through the shock hole, so a bit of grinding was...
I am clearing out some of my artwork to free up some cash to work on my 53 Belair custom. These original acrylic on canvas paintings of mine were...
oh yea, and we never got an outside sunny day pic?? It was painted 2 years ago?
This guys question was never answered and Id like to know too. How are the masking steps done when one color is mixed and needs to be sprayed in...
Thanks for the input guys. I tried removing the lower spindle nut but i didnt have the right sized wrench. I think I'll try compressing the spring...
I have a 53 belair. I've tried removing the front coil spring but the A arm wont swing down away from the frame. I have the sway bar removed and...
oh yea! looking good!
yea, how many coils DID you cut to get that 4" drop??!! looks sweet!!
Niiice! Anyone else want to show off their drop?
bump!
These are looking good!
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