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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2019, 09:34:47 AM »
Ok, i will order a filter and gasket again. Also a new modulator and maybe a new sealkit for the transmission (if the seal between engine and transmission is damaged)
Which nut sizes do i need for the transmission remove? I only have metric nuts...

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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2019, 09:37:43 AM »
Might as well invest in a set of SAE sockets and wrenches if you intend to do a lot of work to your elderly Chevy.   ;)
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2019, 12:46:01 PM »
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I will. Till now i try to do it with metric tools but it doesn‘t fits well. :)

Will give a feedback after i changed the filter, gasket and Modulator!

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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2019, 01:51:58 AM »
Short question:
My wheels have 6 lugnuts! So, no c10 or c20 :-\
What can it be?

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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2019, 08:47:30 AM »
PM sent.
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2019, 09:55:51 PM »
the 6 lugs denotes its a k15/10. it can have 8 lugs and be a C/K20 or C/K30. generally the more lugs the higher the gvwr can be. theres other factors that come into play with gvwr but axles are one of them
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #21 on: December 02, 2019, 02:43:53 AM »
Thx @irish_alley
My hope is that they only changed the cabin and the wheelebase etc. is the original from the K10.

Before i will check the leakage of the transmission i have to change the radiator :-X

Btw: Does somebody has an emblem for my chevy? It costs 120€ in germany.
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2019, 10:34:25 AM »
dang it...
Today i took a look into my garage and below the truck is a puddle of transfluid. And the trans isn‘t shifting. I switch to „R“, „D“ and „L“ but the truck isn‘t moving. Vacuumproblem or fluidproblem? How can i check the vacuum?

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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2019, 11:37:50 AM »
could be it wont move due to the trans fluid being too low
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2019, 12:42:26 PM »
I measured in cold and the fluid is much more the  „Hot“. But to be on the save side i will check when engine is running. Any idea, how to check the vacuum?

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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #25 on: December 04, 2019, 01:23:09 PM »
Describe how you have been checking the fluid level, please.  A vacuum issue will not cause the symptoms you describe, but low fluid level will.

You need to take the time to carefully inspect the transmission and find exactly where fluid loss is occurring.  Guessing and conjecturing will get you nowhere productive in a hurry.
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #26 on: December 04, 2019, 01:34:32 PM »
I just checked the oil with a cold engine. Pull out the dipstick, clean it up, push back in and pull again. The lower is much over the „hot“ line. I have to measure again with a running engine. I can not run the engine until it is hot because the truck stands in my garage!
I think the fluid comes out of the oilpan. I got my new pan and the new gasket and i will change it again. Also i will check the filter.

Which symptoms do i habe if the vacuum has some problems?

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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #27 on: December 04, 2019, 02:15:35 PM »
FYI - The engine MUST be running with the transmission in park (preferred) or neutral with the emergency brake firmly set (for safety) in order to accurately check the fluid level. 

Vacuum problems (such as low-to-zero vacuum) will cause a late, hard shift.  This occurs because the modulator valve interprets low engine vacuum (aka, high intake manifold pressure) as an open throttle, mimicking vehicle acceleration.  Zero engine vacuum signals wide-open throttle, for instance, times when maximum power is demanded from the engine during hard acceleration.

Look over the transmission carefully before removing the oil pan to determine the actual source of the fluid leak.  This could save you significant time, expense and frustration.
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #28 on: December 04, 2019, 04:56:59 PM »
also make sure to torque the trans pan bolts to the right specs. you would be surprised at how many times they get too much tq or not enough and will cause a leak
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Re: TH350 Problems
« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2019, 11:24:15 PM »
Thanks guys! Appreciate your help!!
I found a torque of 17Nm. Is that really enough? Sounds a little loose... No matter if the gasket it corc or rubber?

Ok, than the vacuum should not be a problem. The trans shifts pretty smooth if its working :)

I will measure today with a running engine but it won‘t be at hot engine.
The drops falling down on the right side of the pan. Between the screw from pan and the screw from cover (Engine to transmission)