th 350 problem
12-09-2007, 12:12 PM
#11
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it is the low reverse clutch roller. thanks for the info. im not going to take it to a shop it will be done here by me. i may not know what every peice is called but it doesnt look that complicated to me. old school low budget and i just cant afford to pay to have everything done for me. thanks guys
12-09-2007, 12:32 PM
#12
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Go for it! 
Transmissions are not that difficult, an automatic is easier than a standard in my opinion. Get a good tech manual if you don't have one. Just check all the planetaries, thrust bearings, bushings, pump, valve body and flush everything thuroughly, Be sure you get the pump haves aligned correctly when reassembling if you don't have a pump alignment band (or a really big hose clamp) you can use the trans case, by turning the pump over with no oring. Better to use the band but the case will work Ok.
Good Luck,
Bill :wink:
Transmissions are not that difficult, an automatic is easier than a standard in my opinion. Get a good tech manual if you don't have one. Just check all the planetaries, thrust bearings, bushings, pump, valve body and flush everything thuroughly, Be sure you get the pump haves aligned correctly when reassembling if you don't have a pump alignment band (or a really big hose clamp) you can use the trans case, by turning the pump over with no oring. Better to use the band but the case will work Ok.
Good Luck,
Bill :wink:
12-09-2007, 06:41 PM
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Sorry, I did mean the center support/low roller. If/when you can afford it, a powerglide is a better way to go for most. Take the time to take apart/clean out everything if you stay with the 350. It's a good idea to have the converter cut and cleaned. And you can't flush the cooler enough.
12-10-2007, 06:55 PM
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yeah im thinking i may try to find a glide to build this winter. i use the car street and strip thats why i was trying to tough out the th350 but i want and brake and i wanna go fast...lol well as fast as i can with a pump gas motor anyway. thanks for the info guys
12-11-2007, 08:09 PM
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Most cars will pick up ET with a glide. Unless the car is over 3800-4000lbs or has insufficient stall/gear it will pick up. A 3spd is worth a little in a Comp style car with a narrow RPM range, but those are high dollar light weight units as well.
