Hey while we’re talking about accumulators- I have seen a bunch of different blocker designs from 3/8” to 1/2” thick rods. The A&A blocker photo in the Munroe book is a piece of tubing like motorcycle handlebar or something.

All are 2 15/16”-3” long. I understand that John always likes to keep the spring and not block it to keep from breaking stuff/accelerating wear. My ‘77 trans (both of them) had springs between the valvebody and piston but none under the piston. I kept it there like John says despite the temptation to possibly chirp the 1-2 shift at light throttle?

Anyway my confusion is if I were to block it how does the blocker work if it is just rattling around in there? Or does it just cock at an angle and stay that way? Or does it limit travel to just a teeny tiny amount so the piston never gets the speed up to slam around?

Thanks