Yet even more trans seal fun

[Buldog9]

So today I took it all back apart again. I found the parking pawl jammed past its little home. Will try to get reseated tomorrow and hopefully the trans seal/rooster comb ball and spring/parking pawl saga will be put to rest and I can turn my attention to screwing up other perfectly good things. Thanks all for the guidance without sarcasm.

 

[thrashingcows]

Sorry things have not gone as smooth as anticipated...but this how we learn. I have screwed up many a thing, but now know a lot about said messed up item. Hope it all comes back together easily.

 

[Buldog9]

Well the good thing is I never anticipated it going smoothly. What I did not anticipate was the one problem leading to another. All a direct result from my ineptitude. Fortunately this is strictly a labor of love and not a daily driver. I promised myself on this resto to not rush let it take as long as it takes.I think 4 days on a tranny is about as long as it takes. Oops I am not done yet.

 

[Stormer]

Well the good thing is I never anticipated it going smoothly. What I did not anticipate was the one problem leading to another. All a direct result from my ineptitude. Fortunately this is strictly a labor of love and not a daily driver. I promised myself on this resto to not rush let it take as long as it takes.I think 4 days on a tranny is about as long as it takes. Oops I am not done yet.

Drink more beer while you're working on it. Solves most problems.

 

[commando1]

Drink more beer while you're working on it. Solves most problems.

I wait until I'm ready to smash the car with a sledge hammer. THEN, I stop and have my beer out on the patio...

 

[Buldog9]

OK. Here we go again. My question is this: Does parking pawl just kind of nestle into place into "plug and pin" ? Does snap ring do anything other than to hold "plug and pin" in place? Try as I might I just cant seem to get pawl seated and then bolt tranny in. It seems as it is about a half inch off..

 

[thrashingcows]

I've never really pulled apart that assembly before...so I can't be much help...SOrry. DO you have a facotry Service manual?

 

[Buldog9]

Yes. Worthless.

 

[Stormer]

I know a guy you can talk to if you really need help.