elesquan

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I did some upgrades to my T-56 a little over a year ago, adding bronze shift forks, and a new 2nd gear and 2nd gear blocker ring.

I have noticed the trans is a little less easy to shift now than it was before. It feels like the sycro don't grab like before, and I have better luck shifting if I match the engine and trans speed during shifts.

I think the problem is because I used white assembly lube rather than the special auto trans assembly lube.

Assuming this is the problem, could I flush the trans with something and refill with new fluid?
I was toying with the idea of draining about half the fluid, and then add a quart or so of stodard solvent and run the trans with the car on the jack stands for 1 minute. Drain the crap out and add some ATF and run that for a few minutes and draining and refill with fresh ATF.

Maybe the better idea would be to drain and refill with some ATF and add a little friction modifier to it..

Does anyone have some opinions on this?

Thank you!

Exidous

iTrader: (11)

You can try and flush it. Trans assembly lube exists for a reason. It breaks down into the trans fluids without messing with it's properties.

elesquan

iTrader: (1)

Thanks Exidous, I might give that a try.