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Old 01-31-2022, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by weinerschizel
I appreciate conversation and pointers. I got everything taken care of at this point. And yes, Dana provided instructions as well as pre-drilled separator plate, etc.

Only thing pending is pin-less Sonnax accumulators which I asked Dana about. I'd prefer pin-less and kit came with pinned. Description says it comes with one pin-less and two pinned. He'll get me taken care of.
He hasnt changed that. He actually provides regular accumulator pistons but with longer shanks and a new pin. Im not a big fan of the pin less, I think its a waste for what it is. But not saying they wont work, your just not gaining anything really

At least thats my opinion
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Originally Posted by bbond105
Sorry, somewhere in this 13-page thread I thought I saw where you were using the Sonnax Smart-Tech Drum. I guess I was mistaken.
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Originally Posted by weinerschizel
I appreciate conversation and pointers. I got everything taken care of at this point. And yes, Dana provided instructions as well as pre-drilled separator plate, etc.

Only thing pending is pin-less Sonnax accumulators which I asked Dana about. I'd prefer pin-less and kit came with pinned. Description says it comes with one pin-less and two pinned. He'll get me taken care of.
I ordered Pinless accumulator pistons for all 3 locations very early... matter of fact, I think I had them before I had a core to rebuild.

I installed the Forward in the end of the VB without any problems.

I decided to block 3-4 accum like Maroon does. So didn't use it.

One of the threads that was posted by someone, maybe bbond105 or Edward Starks or 2BFAST, clinebarger ran across them using transgo parts and pinless pistons, and I believe they said the 2 are incompatible.

If you are using Sonnax or stock springs you can use the pinless w/o any problems. I think the transgo springs may bind up. I inserted the biggest spring into a pinless and the outer diameter is nearly the same as the piston's I.D. I was thinking of running a drill with a sanding roll around the inner diameter to gain some clearance, but I may just order a transgo aluminum piston...

Hope this helps.

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It is hard to use the pinless 1-2 accumulator piston with the TransGo over/under 1-2 accumulator spring set up.
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Originally Posted by bbond105
I have been building these things for well over 30 years. So, I think I have built more than one.
I didn't know that! I thought you mighta been a young whippersnapper! Maroon too!

I HAVEN'T built one IN OVER 30 years!

I didn't realize so many "old folk" are driving F-Body cars... Them's for kids, aren't they? My last was back around 1982, a '67 RS/SS350 with a '70 L46 (think 11:1 LT1 but with hydraulic cam & 10 less hp), M21 and fold-down rear seat... back when everybody into GM cars knew what "pink rods" where.

I had ya's pegged for C/K's or B-Bodies, but yep, gotta admit, the title says Camaro and Firebird Forum... Thanks for all your contributions!

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Well even if we were young kids...the info speaks for itself
you gonna believe 2+2 from a 60 year old dude more than from a 16 year old dude?
I started building 4l60e's at 13 years old. By the time I graduated high school I had more 60's under my belt than probably 90% of people that visit this forum.
I've changed alot inside my builds since then. Learned alot. updated/upgraded many parts. Changed many theories on how I do things etc.
But to discount someone's info solely because you don't know their age...that's a bit silly.
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Originally Posted by MaroonMonsterLS1
Well even if we were young kids...the info speaks for itself
you gonna believe 2+2 from a 60 year old dude more than from a 16 year old dude?
I started building 4l60e's at 13 years old. By the time I graduated high school I had more 60's under my belt than probably 90% of people that visit this forum.
I've changed alot inside my builds since then. Learned alot. updated/upgraded many parts. Changed many theories on how I do things etc.
But to discount someone's info solely because you don't know their age...that's a bit silly.
I'm not discounting anybody's info... especially yours! Call it praise for the younger crowd who learn as much as they can and utilize what they've learned! That's great you/they keep contributing! I appreciate you all!

EDIT:
2+2 from a 60-yr old should be the same from a 16-yr old; HOWEVER, the 60-yr old has much more experience and WISDOM the 16-yr old does not have... yet...
Thanks again!

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I am at final assembly. Using 69 selective washer. There is 0.004" clearence. I need a 67 and 68 selective washer to adjust end play. Havi g trouble finding them though. Anybody know where i can get those?

thanks!
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Whatever It Takes Transmission Parts has them. You can also use Sonnax 77409-15 shim kit with a selective washer to set endplay.
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Originally Posted by weinerschizel
I am at final assembly. Using 69 selective washer. There is 0.004" clearence. I need a 67 and 68 selective washer to adjust end play. Havi g trouble finding them though. Anybody know where i can get those?

thanks!
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Call Teal Automotive in Dunkirk Indiana. I bet they will have them
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you could flat sand, i believe spec is .005"
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Originally Posted by tayto
you could flat sand, i believe spec is .005"
thx for idea but My atsg guide and transmission bench say 0.015 to 0.036. Not sure i want to cut that much by hand with sandpaper.
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Wow, this thread has more comments than the number of actions needed to build a 4L60e.
What im missing? Why is it so popular? 😆
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Originally Posted by weinerschizel
thx for idea but My atsg guide and transmission bench say 0.015 to 0.036. Not sure i want to cut that much by hand with sandpaper.
sonnax literature says .005” to .035”. pretty sure the last unit I built was .007 or .008”

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Weiner, try https://globaltransmissionparts.com/...rings-washers/

Put what you want in a cart and sign up and they will send you a reminder by email with a 5% discount code...

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Got a 67 selectable washer. A forum member had one at his house he was nice enough to mail me I now have 20 thousands clearance.

I just about have the transmission buttoned up. Looking through leftovers here and want to make sure I've accounted for every seal necessary and not left anything out.

I cannot identify these seals.

Not sure what package the blue seal came from.



This one came from this bag.

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blue is harness connector
brown is the o ring inside the push connect cooler fittings
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Ah cool thanks @MaroonMonsterLS1
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Originally Posted by Kfxguy
I’ve been building unit after unit and haven’t had problems getting any parts.
Kfxguy where are you located?
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Originally Posted by blandis
Kfxguy where are you located?

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