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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 10:15 AM
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Again, TY for the input. After some thought, I'm just going to rebuild stock on my first rebuild. Still trying to locate a salvage tranny to run the truck, ('94 2wd 318 46rh w\o.d.). Even in Dallas and surrounding Counties, a 94 or 95 is VERY hard to locate. I've got to get into the more rural areas where they keep the vehicles longer. I was told after 10 years they crush & recycle.... it's awesome having an Ave for professional knowledge!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 10:17 AM
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Again, TY for the input. After some thought, I'm just going to rebuild stock on my first rebuild. Still trying to locate a salvage tranny to run the truck, ('94 2wd 318 46rh w\o.d.). Even in Dallas and surrounding Counties, a 94 or 95 is VERY hard to locate. I've got to get into the more rural areas where they keep the vehicles longer. I was told after 10 years they crush & recycle.... it's awesome having an Ave for professional knowledge!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 10:22 AM
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Might be cheaper/easier to buy the entire truck, then you have lots of parts to finish your build.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 11:58 AM
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Yes sir that is an option... I thought of that because the several 96 model transmissions I found are selling for three to four hundred dollars... (Although they will not work).. I'm assuming the 94.95 models are respectively in the same price range.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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After some more research and lots of reading, and watching, I've learned that a rebuild requires a fair amount of specialty tools, specifically for a tranny rebuild if
(Done right). I have a LOT of tools but past a standard gear or pulley "puller", or snap ring pliers, I'll have to purchase the necessary tools. At 63 yrs old, this could possibly be the only time I take on a project like this. That being said, and NOT having priced the assortment of needed tools. Altho cash flow isn't the deciding factor, I still want to be financially wise here. Maybe a professional shop would be a better choice. Still thinking about it tho.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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So far as I know, the only 'special tool' you really need, is the fixture for compressing the spring in the O/D unit......
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:47 AM
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Do you have Vendors on this site to purchase tools from? And if so how do I find them from the menu?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 03:24 PM
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A 6 ton to 20 ton hydraulic press you can pick up at Harbor Freight. I suggest a 20 ton for future endeavours that you rebuild, replace, or upgrade. It sits in the garage but when you need it, it becomes the most important tool in the garage. I used a steering wheel puller set up like this. This is by no means the proper tool for the job, but it works for me.

 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:04 PM
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Yes sir I'm going to check out all my options I just thought that I could help support this form and this site by purchasing from vendors that you know support the site as well. The manual that I pictured earlier in this thread it has tools described by a tool number so I'm not quite sure how that works but I'm going to reference that as well. Thank you for your input and your suggestion I will consider that. As with any and all information that I get from this form I appreciate it very much and it is invaluable at this point.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Letsfixit
Yes sir I'm going to check out all my options I just thought that I could help support this form and this site by purchasing from vendors that you know support the site as well. The manual that I pictured earlier in this thread it has tools described by a tool number so I'm not quite sure how that works but I'm going to reference that as well. Thank you for your input and your suggestion I will consider that. As with any and all information that I get from this form I appreciate it very much and it is invaluable at this point.
You don't need every tool they just in the manual. Some are super expensive or just not made anymore
 
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