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Old 02-04-2017, 03:38 PM
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I've seen kits on ebay that replace the plastic thrust washer between the pump and rev. input drum with a torrington bearing. Now since these kits are on ebay and obviously chinese made my first thought is to stay far away. Has anyone tried these out?
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I have not heard of any problems with the plastic thrust washer between the pump and the reverse input drum. It mostly just keeps the reverse drum from rattling around; it does not set the end play. There probably is pressure on it in Reverse, but not otherwise. Maybe if you plan to drive thousands of miles in Reverse, a better bearing might be useful.
However' I'm not an expert on this and always defer to the pro builders who might correct me.

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Sonnax sells quite a few different torrington bearings. Might ask them if they sell that particular one.
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Not needed, Not worth it!
Concentrate on known failure points!
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I agree!!!
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Eh, kinda what I expected. I've torn down a few really destroyed 60e's and that plastic washer was just fine, so I was surprised someone took the time to design a torrington replacement. I guess if Sonnax/Transgo doesn't make it, don't bother with it.
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IMO a complete waste of money, We tear down cores with 200k miles on the entire trans smoked and that washer is always perfect it sees virtually 0 load and if more of a bumper than anything.
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