Originally Posted By Transman
That's half the battle building a good trans - knowing what's good and what's not.
Guys can buy the "build a trans" book but that only gets it assembled. Using parts on the verge of failure only gets you limited life - guys that know what to look for don't use those parts. Starting with a good core takes a lot of risk out of the build.


Exactly. There is a difference between a builder and aN assembler. This stuff is old. Some wear in the sealing areas, where rotating parts ride, etc. Most of the time the stuff us pretty good, but not always. Mine needed a reaction shaft support this freshen. Not broke, just worn in the sealing ring land.
Doug