spencer0428

so here's my problem,

I converted my 4l60e, out of a 2001 2x4 Chevrolet Silverado, to a 4x4 transmission for my offroad truck. the conversion went smoothly, so I thought, until I finished it up and put the driveshaft in. when I converted it, I swapped the output shaft, the sun gear cage/shell, and the valve body gaskets and check *****.

the transmission is sending no power to the rear wheels in any gear. I started with 5 quarts of fluid to prime the transmission, nothing, no power. I put 5 more quarts and let it idle for ten minutes before attempting to prime it again, nothing again. so I was advised to put 5 more quarts in and repeat the process, this did nothing more than cause fluid to leak from the output shaft area.

I'm really scratching my head over here and I could really use some help, thanks in advance

paulo57509

I think you have a pump problem. Buy or rent a pressure gauge, hook it up and see if there's pressure.

redneckjoe

if you don't have a gauge, pull a line loose at the cooler and start the engine. it should shoot fluid all over if pumping.

paulo57509

You should also be able to determine if the pump is actually pumping fluid by comparing the fluid level on the stick with engine off vs. engine running. The fluid level should be lower with the engine running.

You'll need to allow enough time for the converter to drain back into the case (engine off), if converters even drain back like they did in the old days.