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  1. Dartfreak75

    Which transmission pan ?

    Well its came down to it. Im gonna have to buy a pan should I buy an aluminum aftermarket or a aftermarket steel one? I'm tired of chasing leaks i want one a drain plug so I found these two the steel one is about 50 dollars cheaper but the aluminum has a 2 quart extra capacity vs one quart on...
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    Atf for 904/999 transmission

    I have been using the mopar atf+4 in my 999 torqueflite. It is all original only thing I did was take it apart clean the valve body and install a shift kit. Im running a boss hogg converter. Im about to replace my transmission pan gasket for the 4th time at 8 dollars a quart atf4 is getting...
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    Transmission pan leak

    I have a steady drip on my trans pan I just dropped and replaced the gasket and filter. I used a lube locker gasket no cheap one and its still leaking. I drove the car around today to heat it up let it cool drove it some more let it cool still leaking. What gives? Do I need to use rtv? I tighten...
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    Torqueflite filters

    I had to replace the gasket on my trans I figured while I was under there and its open I might as well replace the filter too. I looked them and there are a half a dozen to choose from . Fram wix ati atp stp etc etc.are they all the same ? Which one offers the best protection in yalls...
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    904 kickdown lever

    I finally got all my linkage parts that I need and it still don't go together right. I think I have the wrong Throttle rod lever. (I think that is the right name please correct me if I'm wrong) this is the best pic I have if you look it comes out and steps down im pretty sure it needs to go up...
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    Trans to engine braces

    I put my transmission on my engine and got it in the car today, but I couldn't find the braces I found one but it must have came off the slant six because it didn't fit at all. Are these needed? I plan to find them and put them in there eventually is it something that needs to be done sooner...
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    Driveshaft shortening

    Has anyone ever shortened there own driveshaft before? I have 2 driveshafts and have plans to get the one done professionally eventually but I thought about attempting to cut and weld the spare one myself just to see if I can. Anyone had luck doing it without it vibrating the bolts out of your car?
  8. Dartfreak75

    Torque converter help needed please.

    As I'm getting closer to getting my engine back I have been thinking alot about my transmission. The plan was to use the factory original TC but I have learned many things in my journey with this car and the main one is that most of the mechanical parts that's been setting for 20 years are junk...
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    Pinion angle question

    I have the rearend in the car I got the leaf springs bolted in and the rearend setting on the arches not welded on yet. Can set the pinion angle here like it is? Just put my protractor on the pinion set it and weld the arches? Or does there need to be weight on the springs?
  10. Dartfreak75

    Carrier backlash setup

    Ok guys I have my new bearings installed in my 8.8 and the side to side movement is gone thank goodness it fits extremely tight now. So hear is how I set it up i measured the thickness of the old shims and what side they was on and matched that to each side with the new shims. I have watched...
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    Rear end carrier help needed

    I just got done putting my 8.8 back together after shortening it and when I put the axels and the clips back. I noticed that when I push on the axle there was a noticeable clunk so I pulled the cover back off and I can see the carrier is sliding back and forth it looks to me like the movement is...
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    Rearend cleaning solution

    I remember seeing here one time someone posted a solution to pour into the housing after you have worked on it to get all the dust dirt and grease out but I cant remember what it was. What do yall use?
  13. Dartfreak75

    8.8 swap tire clearance

    Hey I needs some help from you guess. I'm finishing up on my 8.8 swap I'm getting ready to order my new leaf springs. Can you guess who have done the 8.8 swap take a measurement and show me some pictures of your tire clearance with the swap. I want to see how much I would have without moving my...
  14. Dartfreak75

    46re transmission help

    I found a 01 dodge ram 1500 with a 5.9 and a auto transmission I assume is a 46re. The transmission is bad he said it will drive but starts slipping at about 30mph. Are 46re trannies rebuildable for a novice like myself or best left to a professional? What should I look for first?
  15. Dartfreak75

    8.8 swap questions

    Hey guys/gals as most of you know I'm doing a 8.8 swap for my dart because I cant afford a 8.75 and I know my 7.25 ain't gonna hold up. So I picked up a 8.8 last summer out of a explorer for 100 bucks it's a 3.73 limited slip disk brake 31 spine rear. I was searching fb marketplace the other day...
  16. Dartfreak75

    904 lockup vs non lockup

    Hey guys I have two transmissions to use one is a non lock 904 it came off my 360 which is a 77 model. The other is a lockup which came off the engine I'm rebuilding it's a 86 318. I have the original torque converter for each one i know they will not interchange. Which is the better one. What...
  17. Dartfreak75

    Found a rearend!

    Im super excited if any of you read my 318 build thread you know i need a rear iv got a 7.25 with 2.76 gears. Well i read the 8.8 swap sticky and wanted to go that route so iv been looking around well i found one today on fb marketplace a complete d4 (3.73) with disk breaks for 100 bucks im so...
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    tranny question

    hey guys iv got an 1986 318 with the orginal converter and i got a 78-79 904 off a 360 will this tranny work with the 318 converter or should i use the 360 converter? also im doing a slant six switch will the 318 904 combo work with the orginal drive shaft im using shumaker engine swap mounts...
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