Trans pan gasket..sealer or no sealer?? and other trans ???

What... only 6 replies in one night?? I'm a little disappointed in you guys!!!!LOL!! Oops, wrong thread!!!LOL!!

Hey, thanks for all the replies guys!! Fishy, there was some sludge in the bottom of the pan but not too bad, and someone who had been in there before had put a magnet in the corner that was covered in a sludgy substance that must've been magnetic cause it was a bear to get off, even in the dunk tank. The fluid did not smell burnt at all, although when wiping everything clean and removing the filter revealed black flakes congealed under the filter. I put a small clump between my fingers and they felt like small chards of something hard. As for the squeal, it sure sounded like the trans, but this was when I was buying it at SSVDP's house and was warned by him that there may be a problem with the trans. Maybe we are both wrong, it's happened before (so the wife says)!!

OK, so heres what I'm gonna do!! I'm gonna adjust the rear band according to the procedure given by fishy and button her back up with no sealer and fill it up with fluid. Then I'm gonna check the procedure for adjusting the 2-3 band and adjust that and take it for a ride. I'll check the belts first and make sure they're tight. I'll put a little pressure on the trans up the hill by my house to see howw she does and report back.

Thanks again for all the replies guys, it sure helps alot getting help on areas where you're not sure about things. That's why i love this site so much, so many good people willing to share!!!Geof