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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Whats a good way to keep the checkballs in while installing a shift kit. THanks
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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I used lots of Vaseline...
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Far be it from me to question another man's use of Vaselline but...

There is assembly lube specific for transmissions.
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I thought Vasaline would clog the valve body up. Can you get the assembly lube at most parts stores?
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Vaseline works great. Been using it for 30+ years without a problem. As hot as the ATF gets, it disolves almost immediately, and it doesn't have any by-products to harm the seals. If it makes you nervous, just change the fluid after a short while.

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Vaseline works great. Been using it for 30+ years without a problem. As hot as the ATF gets, it disolves almost immediately, and it doesn't have any by-products to harm the seals. If it makes you nervous, just change the fluid after a short while.

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I just finished installing a Trans-go shift lit and they recommend vaseline for holding the check ***** in place.
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There is some pink stuff out there, but at $12.00 for a butter tub of it, vaseline works fine.
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Go with the vaseline, put a B/M shift kit in around 1977 and it worked fine.
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I've used regular bearing grease(not the type for disc brakes), and haven't had any problems
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The transmission repair guys at Allison Transmission were given Vaseline in 10 lb. cans....used a bunch of it on auto seals, checkballs, etc.
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