How hard is it to rebuild a TH350???
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How hard is it to rebuild a TH350???
Looks like I am going to switch to a TH350 and keep the 700r4 for a spare. The 700 is ok for now, but not to weekend track use.
I want to use a Transgo rebuild kit from Dana at Probuilt. How many of you have rebuilt you own th350? How much easier is it compared to the 700r4?
This will be my first rebuild, but I am not a newbie as far as working on cars. I have done some engine work and have insalled a shift kit in a th350 before. I have even tore down a PG trans.
I bought the haynes transmission rebuild manual, but would I have been better off with a ATSG?
Everyone with experiance rebuild a TH350 chime in. Thanks
Oh yeah, I can get two th350 trans out of 78 4x4 trucks. I will have to change out the tail shaft and output shaft. One I can get for $85 and the other for $125. A local trans shop said he had the tailshaft and output shaft for $30. Or should I just try to find a complete trans?
I want to use a Transgo rebuild kit from Dana at Probuilt. How many of you have rebuilt you own th350? How much easier is it compared to the 700r4?
This will be my first rebuild, but I am not a newbie as far as working on cars. I have done some engine work and have insalled a shift kit in a th350 before. I have even tore down a PG trans.
I bought the haynes transmission rebuild manual, but would I have been better off with a ATSG?
Everyone with experiance rebuild a TH350 chime in. Thanks
Oh yeah, I can get two th350 trans out of 78 4x4 trucks. I will have to change out the tail shaft and output shaft. One I can get for $85 and the other for $125. A local trans shop said he had the tailshaft and output shaft for $30. Or should I just try to find a complete trans?
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been a while and i've not done a 700r4, but i'd say the th350 is about as easy as they come. get a good manual and room to lay out the parts and you shouldn't have any problems.
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Originally posted by ede
been a while and i've not done a 700r4, but i'd say the th350 is about as easy as they come. get a good manual and room to lay out the parts and you shouldn't have any problems.
been a while and i've not done a 700r4, but i'd say the th350 is about as easy as they come. get a good manual and room to lay out the parts and you shouldn't have any problems.
thanks for any advice you guys can give me.
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Car: '82 Trans Am
Engine: Blown 540 BBC
Transmission: TH475
Axle/Gears: Dana 60, 4.10 w/spool
Like ede said, TH350's are one of the simplest to rebuild (much more so than a 700R4). If those trans cores you plan on buying have 6 bolt inspection covers, ****** 'em both up because they're HD units! Very simple to convert the 4x4 trans to a "regular" config when performing the rebuild.
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Originally posted by Motor City Mike
Like ede said, TH350's are one of the simplest to rebuild (much more so than a 700R4). If those trans cores you plan on buying have 6 bolt inspection covers, ****** 'em both up because they're HD units! Very simple to convert the 4x4 trans to a "regular" config when performing the rebuild.
Like ede said, TH350's are one of the simplest to rebuild (much more so than a 700R4). If those trans cores you plan on buying have 6 bolt inspection covers, ****** 'em both up because they're HD units! Very simple to convert the 4x4 trans to a "regular" config when performing the rebuild.
Do you mean the Dust cover (inspection plate)? Not trying to be dumb.
If so, I will check the cores out. I want to buy both to have a spare. My friend has 4 extra PG pumps if the one in the TH350 is scared up. The best of my knowledge, they are the same pumps right?
Last edited by bluegrassz; 06-03-2005 at 09:57 AM.
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Car: '82 Trans Am
Engine: Blown 540 BBC
Transmission: TH475
Axle/Gears: Dana 60, 4.10 w/spool
Originally posted by bluegrassz
Do you mean the Dust cover (inspection plate)? Not trying to be dumb.
Do you mean the Dust cover (inspection plate)? Not trying to be dumb.
Originally posted by bluegrassz
My friend has 4 extra PG pumps if the one in the TH350 is scared up. The best of my knowledge, they are the same pumps right?
My friend has 4 extra PG pumps if the one in the TH350 is scared up. The best of my knowledge, they are the same pumps right?
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Originally posted by Motor City Mike
Yes. Generally, the HD covers are aluminum with bracing bars going to the engine mounts.
No. Chances are the TH350 pumps will be fine though, since they're the gear type which are generally problem free.
Yes. Generally, the HD covers are aluminum with bracing bars going to the engine mounts.
No. Chances are the TH350 pumps will be fine though, since they're the gear type which are generally problem free.
When you say they are HD units, Do you mean the hard parts are better quality or just the case or both? Will there be any differences in the bushing in size or anything like that?
Good to know about the pumps.
What is the best cleaner to use on the case and internal hard parts?
Last edited by bluegrassz; 06-03-2005 at 10:39 AM.
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