!@&%$@ Slipping 350
#83
Well then if it was not possible to have it installed the right way for it to slide and bolt to the flex plate maybe it just needs to run and maybe fill up the converter more?
I got under the car last night and there was quite a bit of fluid in the inspection cover but the trans is dry as well as the converter. I also found what appears to be the reason I lost all power. There was some worn shielding on one of the wires higher then I looked when I had the starter out. I will get all that fixed and replace the fusible link as I am sure it is toast but need to confirm. After I get this done tonight I hope I will get the rear wheels off the ground and run the car and see what I can get it to do...
Any other input is appreciated. Is there any way to look and see if the converter is seated the right way without removing everything?
J-chicago recomended to disconnect the cooler lines and turn the converter and see if fluid is pushed out. I assume the only way to do that is unbolt the converter from the flex plate or can I turn the motor and leave the converter bolted?
I got under the car last night and there was quite a bit of fluid in the inspection cover but the trans is dry as well as the converter. I also found what appears to be the reason I lost all power. There was some worn shielding on one of the wires higher then I looked when I had the starter out. I will get all that fixed and replace the fusible link as I am sure it is toast but need to confirm. After I get this done tonight I hope I will get the rear wheels off the ground and run the car and see what I can get it to do...
Any other input is appreciated. Is there any way to look and see if the converter is seated the right way without removing everything?
J-chicago recomended to disconnect the cooler lines and turn the converter and see if fluid is pushed out. I assume the only way to do that is unbolt the converter from the flex plate or can I turn the motor and leave the converter bolted?
#85
Well Well Well.......Bout to go drink but this time for good news
So I got the car started after correcting some frayed started wires, jacked the rear end up and thet the car run for 15 mins or so then gave it gas. The wheels started moving and after a few more mins the wheels started moving good.
Dropped the car and gave it a shot...Pulled out of the driveway and down the hill. I feared it would not climb back up but did with no issues.
Now I can focus on the leak that I thought was inside the inspection cover but that is just where it ended up. the fluid is either coming from the dip stick base, kick down cable slot or there is what appears to be a bolt maybe for pressure right nunder the tranny lines. It is not the cooler lines but right in that area.
Also the converter is too much for my tired stock motor as it is not grapping till around 2000-2200 but that is not that big of a deal..
I will keep you all updated on the leak and thanks for all of the replies...
Pat, Thanks for the tips about getting the rear in the air...!
So I got the car started after correcting some frayed started wires, jacked the rear end up and thet the car run for 15 mins or so then gave it gas. The wheels started moving and after a few more mins the wheels started moving good.
Dropped the car and gave it a shot...Pulled out of the driveway and down the hill. I feared it would not climb back up but did with no issues.
Now I can focus on the leak that I thought was inside the inspection cover but that is just where it ended up. the fluid is either coming from the dip stick base, kick down cable slot or there is what appears to be a bolt maybe for pressure right nunder the tranny lines. It is not the cooler lines but right in that area.
Also the converter is too much for my tired stock motor as it is not grapping till around 2000-2200 but that is not that big of a deal..
I will keep you all updated on the leak and thanks for all of the replies...
Pat, Thanks for the tips about getting the rear in the air...!
#88
Congrats, that's great news. We'll have to meet for that beer soon and celebrate (I use any excuse to drink beer). Hope the leaks turn out to be a minor issue which I am sure they will.
#90
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post205533
Makes good sense to me (all hydraulics need to be bled of air, right?), although I never thought of that until it was suggested earlier in the thread......
I hope this the cure.
#91
Pat, This weekend may be good. I will take the dipstick tube out and use some sealer as well as on the kickdown cable hole with some black RTV unless there is somthing better to use?
Rob, I tried but no
Defiant1 I wish I knew what it was, Must have been that either trans had not built up enough pressure since it was dropped in or the converter was not full. Last night all I did was have a couple redbull vodkas and put the starter back in, cussed at it a lil bit and then got it in the air. Maybe the secret is become a little numb and hope it works lol
Rob, I tried but no
Defiant1 I wish I knew what it was, Must have been that either trans had not built up enough pressure since it was dropped in or the converter was not full. Last night all I did was have a couple redbull vodkas and put the starter back in, cussed at it a lil bit and then got it in the air. Maybe the secret is become a little numb and hope it works lol
#95
Old tranny repair guy (older the me) taught me that trick on filling for filling the torque converter. I have used it a couple of times and its worked for me that's why I suggested it.
I replaced the O ring on my dipstick tube when I installed it. Found the right size at home depot.
I replaced the O ring on my dipstick tube when I installed it. Found the right size at home depot.
#96
change the fliter for 9 $ rear seal give it a try 2 hours pulling 2 hours putting it back in it not hard righty tighty lefty loosy thay give advice but you have to do the work that is the best part of it learing
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