I just got my Transgo shiftkit installed, quite a chore! I'm no
fumble-fingers, but it still took about 7 hours total. I'd like to make
a few observations/suggestions for those who haven't yet done this shift
kit installaltion. It's really not hard, just time consuming.
1. If you won't be re-using your trans fluid, buy 9 qts. I saved
7 and spilled about 2 on the floor (drain pan was too small).
Since my truck has 4100 miles, I re-used most of it.
2. The instructions say drilling the separator plate 1-2 shift hole
to .093 is not recommended except for extremely hard shifts or
race use. Bull! Drill it out! Mine was .059" so I compromised
by drilling it to .078". The 1-2 shift is quicker, but doesn't
seem any firmer. I'll probably be re-drilling it soon. Good
thing I installed that B&M drain plug kit!
3. After installling the blue spring on the pressure regulator and
adjusting it as per the instructions, the truck was hitting the
rev limiter before shifting. I called Transgo and they told me
that the "TV Cable" needs to be re-adjusted any time the spring
is changed or the "preload plate" is screwed in or out. This is
an easy fix and it worked perfectly. (Should have put that in
the instructions, Transgo).
4. There was no mention of the "ECE check ball" that fell out of the
channel plate when I went to reassemble the valve body. I knew
it was there, I saw it during disassembly, but forgot and when I
flipped the plate over - ball went ??? I remembered when I heard
it hit the floor, otherwise, I'd have put it together minus this
ball. It is shown in the factory service manual, but I have no
idea what it does, or what would have happened if it were left
out. Luckily, I found it just as I was about to give up and go
buy another. (Put in the instructions, Transgo)!
All in all, it was pretty interesting. Aside from the above, it went
quite well. The shifts are noticeably quicker, but not as firm as I'd
hoped. I may drill out the 1-2 separator hole to .093 and add a few
turns to the pressure regulator (instructions show up to 6 add'l turns
for competition use), as I didn't add any.
Good Luck,
Russ Selkirk
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