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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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I have the engine out of my 75, the transmission is still in with blocks of wood holding it up. The torque converter is still in it. How hard is it to pull the torque converter and replace the front seal on the transmission while everything is out of the way? Are there any special tools required to pull and replace the seal?
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 07:01 AM
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It isn't hard but can be messy. The convertor will just pull out and the seal can be removed with a screw driver. Just be careful not to damage the surface. The new seal can be tapped into place with a block of wood and a hammer.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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and lube seal and conv. snout when you put back in
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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Fill the back side of the new seal with white grease so the little spring doesn't pop out when you put it in.
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Make sure you spin the convertor when reinstalling to fully engage it with the pump. You should hear/feel 2 "clunks".
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Pour a quart of tranny fuild in the convertor before reinstalling it. Do this so it full at start up.
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Thanks for the information guys, I will give it a try. I couldn't log on last night, I kept getting Server Busy.
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