1979 cutlass build

[1bad79]

well between the weather we had and the baby I dident get a lot done the last week but tonight I got the band,drum and center support in and cleaned the input shaft, removed the check ball and retainer [I have a non lockup converter] installed new seals on the shaft and sized them, rebuilt the overrun clutch and cleaned the overdrive planet and thrust bearings, now I just need to turn down my overdrive apply piston and I can finish and move on to the valve body

 

[1bad79]

a friend of mine turned down the overdrive apply piston .080 so I can add a 3rd friction for better holding power. He wrapped it copper to protect the seal surface on the outside, I need to install it and check the clearance to see if it is sufficient

 

[1bad79]

more progress this weekend I set up my new second gear servo and installed it, a lot more surface area for holding the band

 

[1bad79]

I pinned the small weight on the governor to prevent the spring from flying out also it should lower the wide open up shift with the small amount of weight added but I wont know how much till I drive it

 

[1bad79]

I went through the valve body and cleaned it up, I replaced the accumulator valve and the tv valve with larger a buick unit then cleaned up the 1-2 accumulator housing installed a new seal on the piston and replaced the spring with a larger one

 

[1bad79]

installed the valve body and manual linkage and torqued it down

 

[1bad79]

I got a deep pan and a 700-r4 filter so it will suck off the bottom not the top also it will hold a lot more fluid and that should help it stay cooler

 

[HAFROD]

Awesome trans build. Been checking your thread for your updates.I tried rebuilding my Grand Nationals 2004R but after reinstalling, it had a flare on the 2-3 shift. I tore it apart again, checked everything, installed a shift kit, and it still did it. I took the trans to a local builder and he tore it apart and redid it. It worked fine after that. He said he could not find anything wrong. So that has always spooked me on doing anymore. By the way, I got a 700R4 I need to send you for a rebuild :wink:

 

[1bad79]

thanks, you sound like my buddies the trans isn't installed or tested and there already in line for rebuilds :lol: I have ben following your thread also I love your car cant wait to see it done, there will be updates tomorrow, tonight the frame is going to be stripped so I can blast it in the upcoming weeks

 

[pencero]

Man it's going down in this thread. Glad to see somebody doing everything the right way for once w no shortcuts.