200-4R build it's starting Complete

[Longroof79]

Joe,
Thanks for the additional pics indicating the chamfer and drain back hole. I could see where drilling the hole oversize could invariably enlarge the chamfer.

 

[81_El_Homewrecker]

If you are using sockets to install the bushings make sure you have a trans parts store nearby or don't mind ordering new ones. I chews up a few doing it with the socket. But for $3 I just went and got another.

 

[TexasT]

Here are some instructions on the drilling the drainback.

 

[V8 Rumble]

This morning I enlarged the drain back holes as the diagram Texas t posted shows. I started with the 1/4 then finished with the 5/16. Very easy and fairly quick since it's aluminum.

Yesterday I received the hardened rings and spring from trans go. I should receive my pump teflon bushing Monday or Tuesday.

Here are some pics



Front of pump



Back of front half pump



Inside of second half of the pump. Make sure to drill all the through next to bolt hole

 

[Longroof79]

Thanks for the detailed pics, Joe.
At least you're showing progress.

Thanks to Rich for posting the drainback instructions.

 

[ssn696]

Rock'n'roll, Joe. This thread is getting stickier with each post!

 

[V8 Rumble]

I just picked up a couple of 7" clamps at home depot that I'm going to use to align the pump halves.

Edit: the two 7" inch clamps are to much. I think I'll use one 7"and one 3" since the pump is about 8"in diameter.

 

[V8 Rumble]

I just ordered an Art Carr hardened forward drum. I was going for the billet but the hardened drum will be plenty for my build. I will also order the thrust bearings and pick up a dial indicator to check clearances very very soon.

 

[pontiacgp]

You sure have guts, with the thickness I'd want to use a drill press to do those holes to be sure they're straight...

 

[V8 Rumble]

You sure have guts, with the thickness I'd want to use a drill press to do those holes to be sure they're straight...

My arm was burning trying to keep it as straight as I could.