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Old 02-28-2023, 07:39 PM
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Sungear shaft to bushing clearance is slightly tighter than .004". Replace?

Valve body is a fully manual reverse pattern unit using a GM core. (8626577A) Manufacturer? Not sure. My trans guy installed it in 2002. The receipt doesn't mention brand, but it did cost me $468 at the time, so I'm hoping it was a good one. My understanding is a lot of companies used the GM core to do their thing, so I'm not surprised to see a stock looking VB.



Good advice on low roller. I'll likely go new on steels, at least for direct drum anyway. I'll clean up fwd steels. The intermediates look great, except for their associated pressure plate. That'll be replaced. New frictions all around.

Sprag is definitely getting replaced along with direct drum for a stronger, lighter assembly. May also replace fwd drum for a lighter, stronger billet piece.

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