4l60e pump torrington?
4l60e pump torrington? 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.
However' I'm not an expert on this and always defer to the pro builders who might correct me.
Last edited by mrvedit; Feb 6, 2017 at 05:46 PM. Reason: Make it clear I was joking.
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.
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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