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cwh · 12-06-2011, 04:31 AM

So I have my 4 speed all ready to reassemble. Are there any tricks or modifications that are recomended for these old transmissions. I'd prefer that it didn't leak gear lube in the future. There are a few things that I've been thinking as I get ready to go back together with it. Would CAT green be the way to go to seal the counter shafts where they enter and exit the case? Also would sealed bearings be a better choice for the input and output bearings? Maybe copper washers and RTV where the bolts come into the tranny case? Just food for thought. I'd appreciate any and all input.

Thanks,

Chris

alanwoodieman · 12-06-2011, 08:43 AM

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use locktite on all the bolts to prevent leaks, take locktite and when you have installed the thru case shafts,clean off any oil/grease on ends of shafts,then. put it on both ends of the shaft and work them back and forth to seal up the shafts, use silicon (black) gasket sealer on all gaskets, put teflon tape or silicon sealer on the fill/drain plugs. try to stay away from synthetic lube-they tend to leak inspite of what you do to seal up a case

12-06-2011, 04:31 AM	#1
cwh Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 69	4 speed trans rebuild So I have my 4 speed all ready to reassemble. Are there any tricks or modifications that are recomended for these old transmissions. I'd prefer that it didn't leak gear lube in the future. There are a few things that I've been thinking as I get ready to go back together with it. Would CAT green be the way to go to seal the counter shafts where they enter and exit the case? Also would sealed bearings be a better choice for the input and output bearings? Maybe copper washers and RTV where the bolts come into the tranny case? Just food for thought. I'd appreciate any and all input. Thanks, Chris

12-06-2011, 08:43 AM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,967	Re: 4 speed trans rebuild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) use locktite on all the bolts to prevent leaks, take locktite and when you have installed the thru case shafts,clean off any oil/grease on ends of shafts,then. put it on both ends of the shaft and work them back and forth to seal up the shafts, use silicon (black) gasket sealer on all gaskets, put teflon tape or silicon sealer on the fill/drain plugs. try to stay away from synthetic lube-they tend to leak inspite of what you do to seal up a case