Jeff's 727 rebuild thread

I was thinking the reverse servo failed because of the thin factory spring retainer?

We upgraded our servo piston, but reused the factory retainer and clip.

I'm thinking now that an upgraded/thicker retainer might not be a bad idea.

Is Jeffs problem something else? Because when I saw his picture, a failed retainer was what I assumed.

Eric
Yes Eric. I think it was just the flimsy stock spring retainer which holds up ok in a stock application, but with a TF-2 one of the modifications is the spring behind the pressure regulator valve. The stock spring is removed & relaced by the 2 springs in the kit. This mod effectively raises line pressure & in reverse the pressure is regulated to max. Line pressure is almost 3 times that what it is in a forward range. Full pump pressure is applied to the rev/high clutch & the rear servo piston. Another thing is, the rear servo return spring in the TransGo kit is considerably stronger than the stock item. That is the reason I strongly advise changing the stamped steel spring retainer for a billet aluminium one. Heck! 30 Bucks is better than laying on your back with transmission fluid dripping in your face! LOL