4+3 check balls
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4+3 check *****
ok... I have three check *****.
one goes behind the solenoid on the valve body
one goes above the spring on the valve body
where's the third?
one goes behind the solenoid on the valve body
one goes above the spring on the valve body
where's the third?
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This write up only appears to mention two *****
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...Overdrive+Unit
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...Overdrive+Unit
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I noticed that as well
but yeah, I pulled off the valve body so I could reinstall the solenoid. I knew about the ball behind that.
When I got the valve body free, I heard metal hitting the floor and there was a check ball on the ground... I then got under the car to get my ratchet and noticed another check ball lying on the ground under the tranny.
but yeah, I pulled off the valve body so I could reinstall the solenoid. I knew about the ball behind that.
When I got the valve body free, I heard metal hitting the floor and there was a check ball on the ground... I then got under the car to get my ratchet and noticed another check ball lying on the ground under the tranny.
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got pics by chance?
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Try this:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...Overdrive+Unit
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23 says to Install checkball into valve body (solenoid?)
25 says to install second checkball on separator plate (above spring)
26 says to install spring.
no mention of a third check ball.
25 says to install second checkball on separator plate (above spring)
26 says to install spring.
no mention of a third check ball.
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The 3rd is already assembled behind the solenoid which is attached to the valve body, now focus on the 2 that are mentioned in the article. I believe one goes up into the case with the spring, and one goes between the valve body and the case (between this you have a gasket, plate, gasket). The article shows the case upside down, your working looking up.
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ok... I see what you are saying
step 25
this appears to be where the spring is.
as far as step 23: reassemble the valve body and install a check ball into the case
case of what?
step 25
this appears to be where the spring is.
as far as step 23: reassemble the valve body and install a check ball into the case
case of what?
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yes, the one that goes up into the overdrive unit/case is in the area where the throttle valve lever is bolted to the case. It's the larger hole. The other which you have marked in red is in the valve body. Drop the spring in the valve body, then the ball, lay a gasket on the valve body, spacer, gasket, raise it all up and bolt it up, 6-8 ft lbs torque.
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just so I'm 100% sure 9and for future use of other members)
this:
The Case is the actual transmission on the car
The Valve body is the part in the above images, that has the pressure switch attached to it.
this:
The Case is the actual transmission on the car
The Valve body is the part in the above images, that has the pressure switch attached to it.
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