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04-14-2004, 05:56 PM | #1 |
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drip drip drip goes the tranny
I know one of you out there will have a simple fix for this problem. My 78 Chev (350/350TH) leaks tranny fluid where the speedo cable goes into the trans. I replaced the O-ring but it didn't make much difference. Is there a particular procedure I should be following or better brand of 0-ring ????
Thanks!!
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04-14-2004, 06:09 PM | #2 |
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I'm guessing you replaced the o ring on the sleeve. There is a seal on the speedo gear shaft too.
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04-14-2004, 06:21 PM | #3 |
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I was able to buy a whole new "bullet" with inner seal and outer o-ring for just a few dollars at a transmission supply place. That ought to fix your problem unless there is a rough spot on the gear or something that eats up seals.
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04-14-2004, 08:24 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the ideas. I'll check with the trans shop..........
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04-15-2004, 01:03 PM | #5 |
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Cool thread.
I've got the same problem-- minor, but annoying.
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04-15-2004, 02:27 PM | #6 |
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I just went to the HELP section and bought an assorted O-ring pack. Put one in that fit the best and all fixed. Mine didn't have one at all in there somehow.
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04-15-2004, 03:25 PM | #7 |
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Guys..its not an o-ring....its a gasket that looks more like a top hat that has its top cut out. Its harder plastic than an o ring also. Like 2 bux and a pita to put in....
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04-15-2004, 07:35 PM | #8 |
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got any pictures of it?
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04-15-2004, 08:53 PM | #9 |
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Here's the seal I'm talking about. This is what my 700R4 uses. I'm guessing a 350 uses something similar.
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04-15-2004, 10:35 PM | #10 |
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Oh my bad guys...on the speedo mike is correct... I was thinkin about the kickdown cable.
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04-16-2004, 12:44 AM | #11 |
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These are for my TH350C. They are resting on the receipt, so you can see how cheap they were ($5.90 for the pair). I'll install them one of these days.
Speedo cable bullet with seal and o-ring preinstalled (side view) and new speedo gear: Speedo bullet (end view of seal): Damn! This cheap little camera takes good close-ups! The bullet in the pic above is only about 3/4 inch in diameter... Slonaker Last edited by Slonaker; 04-16-2004 at 12:47 AM. |
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