Re: Cheap Trans

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@aol.com)
Date: Wed Feb 04 2004 - 11:15:51 EST


Kyle Vanditmars wrote:
>
> Jon N. Benignus wrote:
>
>> In a 3500 van I would assume it is an A-518. (assume!!??!!)
>>
>> I would doubt it is an A-500, but you never know. The 518 to my knowlwdge
>> was the HD tranny of that era (727 w/OD).
>> I would ask if there was any trailer towing done, and if so, what was
>> towed.
>> If little to none, I would say get it, if the price is right.
>
>
> Ok, the seller doesn't know exactly what trans it is. He took the
> engine and trans out of his father-in-law's written-off van. He does
> know it is a 4-speed, and since it's in a 3500, it's gotta be the 518.
>
> My only concern is that I have the A-500 now, so will the trans just
> basically bolt up? This would basically sit until either my current
> trans breaks, or I decide to get a little bit wild in the engine
> compartment, so it's not too critical. ;)
>

Yes it should bolt up. A 1990 518 should still be manual valve body...
I don't recall what year/make/model you have Kyle - only issues I would
think might come up would be manual vs. electronically controled.

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