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Old 09-24-2011, 04:44 PM
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30 spine 27 spine?

On the spine there is a small one that has 27 spines and a big one that has 30 spines which one do i count for the TC, the big or small one?
Old 09-24-2011, 09:37 PM
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Re: 30 spine 27 spine?

The input shaft (27.)
If it's a 700-R4, it's an 84.5 or older unit.
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Re: 30 spine 27 spine?

Or a V6
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Re: 30 spine 27 spine?

Measure the input shaft diameter. The 27 spline is apx. .890" in diameter, and the 30 spline is apx. .990" in diameter. Mid 1984 is where it went from 27 to 30 spline.
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Re: 30 spine 27 spine?

Sweet thank you guys
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