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Old 02-08-2021, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by whittp View Post
There is something going on with it that caused the engine thrust bearing failure. Instead of trying to figure out the issue I decided to change things up instead. While it lasted, I did enjoy the 200r4 and the overdrive.
Sounds like the converter ballooned. Same thing happened to me 25 yrs ago with my 200-4R when Art Carr sold me a converter allegedly with an "anti-balloon plate", but turns out he lied about that... I didn't know any better, as I had never seen that mod. Learned all about that plate from Kris at Continental, where I got converter #2 to replace the junk A-C unit.

When the converter ballooned, the resulting end play shattered the needle thrust bearing in the converter and filled the trans with bearing shrapnel. Was so pissed!