[tom s]

a 61-64 4 speed car virtually always demands more money than a auto car,even a T400 convert.Condition being equal.JMO,Tom

[codyyy]

Originally Posted by Stuart

I'd guess that out of anyone who has responded to this thread, Steve is the one person who would really know how to rebuild one of these things.

Looks like it. I debated rebuilding this myself but I'd have a headache if something went wrong. I doubt any shops near me can rebuild it either, usually with this technology it is an older guy or an enthusiast, not an advertised transmission shop that does it.

[Poncho60]

But your 61 SChief does not have the Roto trans if the trans is original. It should be the Super Hydro which is a he!! of a lot better unit (imo).

[codyyy]

Originally Posted by Poncho60

But your 61 SChief does not have the Roto trans if the trans is original. It should be the Super Hydro which is a he!! of a lot better unit (imo).

I often get the two mixed up, I do have the Super Hydro.

[Jeffs64Cat]

Originally Posted by codyyy

Looks like it. I debated rebuilding this myself but I'd have a headache if something went wrong. I doubt any shops near me can rebuild it either, usually with this technology it is an older guy or an enthusiast, not an advertised transmission shop that does it.

My father at 72 now tells me he can't believe how well the slim Jim works in my 64 Cat. He was a owner of three transmission shops and the Master rebuilder for many as I was growing up. He said they're a monster when working right but to get them there was fun. His shops is where I learned to work on my own stuff.

[hurryinhoosier62]

Originally Posted by Poncho60

But your 61 SChief does not have the Roto trans if the trans is original. It should be the Super Hydro which is a he!! of a lot better unit (imo).

Super Hydro IS a better transmission than the Roto (Slim JIm). The problem is finding anyone who is familiar with them.

[U47]

Originally Posted by Stuart

I'd guess that out of anyone who has responded to this thread, Steve is the one person who would really know how to rebuild one of these things.

That's why I asked the question about all the parts and measuring, plus the 40 springs that need to have their tensions measured. The thrust bearings and washers, springs etc. are not in a master rebuilding kit, neither are the sprag and roller clutches.. There are 27 special tools for this trans so does he have them?
My question was does he have all these things?? Measuring devises, spring scale, parts access to thrust washers, and thrust bearings, springs, roller clutch, sprag clutch. Pump etc.
There was no response.

[lilabner]

Originally Posted by U47

That's why I asked the question about all the parts and measuring, plus the 40 springs that need to have their tensions measured. The thrust bearings and washers, springs etc. are not in a master rebuilding kit, neither are the sprag and roller clutches.. There are 27 special tools for this trans so does he have them?
My question was does he have all these things?? Measuring devises, spring scale, parts access to thrust washers, and thrust bearings, springs, roller clutch, sprag clutch. Pump etc.
There was no response.

It's not as hard to rebuild as it is to find the parts for it or to adjust the throttle pressure. You have to be do some research and find all the updates. I found a Motors Automatic Transmission Manual 5th edition that had the updates. Then after some more reading I bought this book considered to be the Bible of secrets and tricks.

http://transgo.com/products.php?cat=...&parent_id=167