Slim Jim Adjustment tools

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Feb 9, 2011 | 06:36 AM

radman58

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From: Stokesdale, NC

Slim Jim Adjustment tools

My rebuilder needs the following tools to complete the rebuild of my Roto Hydramatic from my 63 F-85.

BT-33-2 Lever Guage
BT-33-6 Stop Screw Adjustment Guage
BT-33-7 TV Lever Bending Tool.

Any one with info on where to purchase, or borrow, these tools would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Radman58

Feb 9, 2011 | 07:12 AM

radman58

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Thanks for the info. I have passed this on to my rebuilder.

Feb 9, 2011 | 07:49 AM

joe_padavano

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Originally Posted by coldwar

David Edwards in Needham Mass rents tools for obsolete trans rebuilds.

http://www.autotran.us/

Glad to hear you found a guy to do the job for you. Your rebuilder will find these tools are more a 'aid' rather then neccesity, especially the lever bending tool. I've never found the need to use mine - Best - CW

That's great info, thanks. I've also been struggling with the throttle valve rod adjustment on the RotoHydramatic 5 in my 62. Of course, this has been compounded by the carb swap. I've gotten close through trial and error since I don't have the gauge tools. The ultimate fix will be the swap to a T5, of course.

Feb 9, 2011 | 07:57 AM

rocketraider

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From: Southside Vajenya

Quick question- who have you found in Stokesdale area who will tackle a Slim Jim? I'm up in Danville with two big car Slim Jims that will need attention sooner or later. I'm told there's a guy in Martinsville who's familiar with and not afraid of them, as most trans guys I've found seem to be.