I found the Low/Reverse Clutch burned up, they were black (not brown like the others) and they had significantly less material on the clutch than the others in the system. I checked all the gears so far and they all look "normal" no missing teeth or welds broken. So I would assume that I would just need the following to get her going again:
I talked to the guy a Transtar about parts earlier today and he said that the a604 was notorious for breaking welds in the planetaries. I checked mine so far and they look ok....I don't see any stress cracks and the welds still seems solid. Should I be concerned?
What would cause the Low/Reverse Clutchs to burn up like that? Any special tools needed to put her back together (like those spring compression tools?).
#3974, "RE: Disassembled ATX and found....." In response to Reply # 0
on the planetarys the weld he was refurrinfg to are the dowl pins (3( they bust all the time... personally ive only seen it once out of the 7 ive built. so check there... also 99% of all rebuilds just need the low/reverse clutch pack rebuilt... but since u have it out and apart change all the clutches / steels. but ya thats all u need bro. if u run into any probs .. pop a few digi picts and post em we'll handle the rest good luck
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#3978, "RE: Disassembled ATX and found....." In response to Reply # 1 Feb-16-06 02:20 AM by jam013200
Will I really need some of those funky lookin spring compression tools to put everyhting back together?
Why does the low/reverse clutch pack burn up so often?
Oh...one other thing....should buy the Sonnex Sure Cure Kit? It is suppose to help: Repeat Planetary Failure, Pump Seal Leakage, High Line Pressure, Converter Shudder, 1-2 Shudder, 2nd Gear Starts
#3981, "RE: Disassembled ATX and found....." In response to Reply # 2
not gunna hurt... but needed... no
and no dont need the compressers.... a shop press would help out tremendasy if your doing this solo.... but if u gotta buddy laying around and a 5" diam pipe you'll be good
engine: AEM cai , pp head / TB / intake runners, Chikira 4-2-1 header , custom 2.5" exhast / pacesetter high flow cat/flowmaster2 muff,1mm over sized SS valves,PT valvetrain, AEM cam gears/pully set, prothane motormounts,440 injectors , ground kit. Trans: Custom ATX (1 of a kind) poly-graphite steels , kevlar clutches , final drive , shift kit,3500 stall TC, Tourqe Wonder trans chip ($120.00 2gnt price only!!email for order info)