Well, I assembled the coast/drive clutch/drum and performed a pressure test. It turns out I had a leaking seal. removed the pistons and found one seal was torn. Looks like my homemade plastic wrap did not quite work. I have broke down and purchased a the seal piston kit locally. I have also picked up a replacement piston from Ford, it was only around 7 dollars or so. I will retake pictures using the seal piston protectors..... Guess I'll have this up for sale when I'm through with it! The pressure test method with an air compressor is a nice way to check proper sealing BEFORE it is installed back in the car! I plan on having everything back together this weekend.


An ounce of prevention provides a pound of cure!