If your this far into the tranny, I would rebuild it.


www.bulkpart.com
http://www.transtarindustries.com

From bulkpart you can purchase a master rebuild kit. I'd also install the Transgo shift kit. Replace both clutches and steels. Check your forward/reverse drum clutch housing for cracks, etc. They have a tendency to crack. Do not purchase a replacement from Ford. You can get them from atx wholesale parts houses

I'd also replace the torque converter and replace all bearings. You can puchase a bearing replacement pack that is not that expensive from trans star above.

I carefully check on where the bushing remains have come from. Fluid flow in this trans is based on tight clearances...

I'd replace the differential plastic ring gear for VSS. This is not expensive and tends to become brittle and fall apart over time.

I don't know how you plan on measuring final end clearance in trans. If your clearances are too wide, you will lose pressure and fluid flow and burn up the atx.

You will also need a clutch seal installer remover to properly replace the piston seals...about 120 dollars for the toolset.

Also when reasembling, perform pressure checks if you can to determine if piston seals are installed correctly, instead of putting it back in the car and then determining that the atx has a problem.

Regards,
Bob



An ounce of prevention provides a pound of cure!