(See “Choosing a Premium Rebuild Kit” on page 32.) Better companies offer support.Īluminum bar stock, old bearing races, used wrist pins, or the other pieces you see here are useful during a transmission rebuild. It is best to ask what components come with the kit before making a purchase. Be aware that all kits are not alike, and kit parts have a great range of quality from very high to poor. Typical kits sell for under $200 and make a rebuild quite easy. You can copy and paste this link to share: SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Please feel free to share this article on Facebook, in Forums, or with any Clubs you participate in. A shop press and three standard 8-mm bolts served the same function. I remember a Doug Nash overdrive having needed a special spring compressor and retaining-bolt kit. You may find that a required tool’s function may be duplicated by another means that you have at your disposal. Working on a transmission you have never worked on before without any form of reference is a recipe for disaster.
Investing in factory shop manuals is a great ideaIt’s important to comprehend why the specialty tools are needed and what their function is. Some of the tips and techniques used on one transmission may be used on another as well, or on one not covered in this book. Please take the time to read all of the build-ups. Although you may want to rebuild a transmission not outlined in this book, you must realize that the cost of certain specialty tools required for a one-time job may not be justified. The transmissions outlined in this book were chosen because of their popularity as well as their capacity to be rebuilt with common shop tools.