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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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I'm rebuilding my 700r4 and was wondering if i can reuse my converter? its just a s10 converter
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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depends why you're rebuilding.......if there is metal in the oil then no don't reuse the converter
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no metal just clutch material i lost 3rd and 4th and second started to slip
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in theory you should be ok but for cheap insurance why not replace?
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yeah if like to get a3600 but if i Havre the money i can but childsupport comes first
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i noticed the governor has mismatched springs in it?
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They can be flushed. Many larger tranny shops offer that service.
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thanks! ed
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i noticed the governor has mismatched springs in it?
They all do.
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