Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission RR, Part III

Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission RR, Part III

Filed under: Maintenance, Tech

When we last visited this project*, we'd torn down a couple of Tremec T56 transmissions - the F-body/Viper hybrid that was making nasty rock-crushing noises from under the floorpan of our Impala SS, and one from a Chevy SSR that was presumably still in good working order, and perhaps could serve as a source of spare parts.

So, where do we go from here? First, it's important to understand what failed in the broken transmission, and why. Next, we'd like to figure out how to prevent another occurrence, because transmission replacement is not an enjoyable recreational activity. Finally, we'll hopefully build a stronger gearbox that can survive 600+ lb-ft of torque on the input shaft and a couple tons' worth of mass on the other end.

*Yes, that was several months ago. Welcome to the real world, where projects don't move in nice, neat one-month increments.
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	Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission RR, Part III Filed under: Maintenance, Tech When we last visited this project, we'd torn down a couple of Tremec T56 transmissions - the F-body/Viper hybrid that was making nasty rock-crushing noises from under the floorpan of our Impala SS, and one from a Chevy SSR that was presumably still in good working order, and perhaps could serve as a source of spare parts. So, where do we go from here? First, it's important to understand what failed in the broken transmission, and why. Next, we'd like to figure out how to prevent another occurrence, because transmission replacement is not an enjoyable recreational activity. Finally, we'll hopefully build a stronger gearbox that can survive 600+ lb-ft of torque on the input shaft and a couple tons' worth of mass on the other end. Yes, that was several months ago. Welcome to the real world, where projects don't move in nice, neat one-month increments. Continue reading Autoblog Maintenance 301: Transmission R&R, Part III Permalink \| Email this \| Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time Article published by maitenance
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