Little problem with the trans lines?
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Little problem with the trans lines?
So i got my radiater switched out, but i have a problem with the lower trans line going into the cooler, well it has that special clip and i couldnt get it off, so i cut that fitting off and just put a hose clamp on it! but then it made the hose to short, my first idea was add a external trans cooler, cause that would fix the problem, some help and opinions?
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You shoukd have spent the $3 on the quick connect tool that makes removing thosse and fuel lines a cinch. With that being said those lines dont really see a whole lot of pressure. I have used barbed fittings and hosclamps without a problem. Just make sure you check them for tightness after a couple of heat cycles, and try to get 2 on each side.
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as said, its not a real high pressure line, so you can cobble together anything.
you can use a 3/8 inch sleeve to splice together two pieces of hose, either the originals, or a new 1 foot piece from the parts store. be sure and use ATF hose, its about $3 per foot.
if you have not removed your check valve on the pressure hose (lower one), now's a good time. its a little brass section at the frame rail, about 1 to 1-1/2 inches long. you can remove the old, drill it out, reinstall; or cut the hard line and slip a new piece of ATF hose over the hard line and clamp it,
you can use a 3/8 inch sleeve to splice together two pieces of hose, either the originals, or a new 1 foot piece from the parts store. be sure and use ATF hose, its about $3 per foot.
if you have not removed your check valve on the pressure hose (lower one), now's a good time. its a little brass section at the frame rail, about 1 to 1-1/2 inches long. you can remove the old, drill it out, reinstall; or cut the hard line and slip a new piece of ATF hose over the hard line and clamp it,
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You shoukd have spent the $3 on the quick connect tool that makes removing thosse and fuel lines a cinch. With that being said those lines dont really see a whole lot of pressure. I have used barbed fittings and hosclamps without a problem. Just make sure you check them for tightness after a couple of heat cycles, and try to get 2 on each side.
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as said, its not a real high pressure line, so you can cobble together anything.
you can use a 3/8 inch sleeve to splice together two pieces of hose, either the originals, or a new 1 foot piece from the parts store. be sure and use ATF hose, its about $3 per foot.
if you have not removed your check valve on the pressure hose (lower one), now's a good time. its a little brass section at the frame rail, about 1 to 1-1/2 inches long. you can remove the old, drill it out, reinstall; or cut the hard line and slip a new piece of ATF hose over the hard line and clamp it,
you can use a 3/8 inch sleeve to splice together two pieces of hose, either the originals, or a new 1 foot piece from the parts store. be sure and use ATF hose, its about $3 per foot.
if you have not removed your check valve on the pressure hose (lower one), now's a good time. its a little brass section at the frame rail, about 1 to 1-1/2 inches long. you can remove the old, drill it out, reinstall; or cut the hard line and slip a new piece of ATF hose over the hard line and clamp it,
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It doesn't clog due to clutch debris and burn up your transmission.
If your truck sits for a few weeks on an incline, it may take a second or 2 to refill the torque converter with fluid when you drop it in gear. That's what the check ball does, keeps the converter filled. It's a driver satisfaction sort of thing.
If your truck sits for a few weeks on an incline, it may take a second or 2 to refill the torque converter with fluid when you drop it in gear. That's what the check ball does, keeps the converter filled. It's a driver satisfaction sort of thing.
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It doesn't clog due to clutch debris and burn up your transmission.
If your truck sits for a few weeks on an incline, it may take a second or 2 to refill the torque converter with fluid when you drop it in gear. That's what the check ball does, keeps the converter filled. It's a driver satisfaction sort of thing.
If your truck sits for a few weeks on an incline, it may take a second or 2 to refill the torque converter with fluid when you drop it in gear. That's what the check ball does, keeps the converter filled. It's a driver satisfaction sort of thing.