I started draining the trans fluid out of my trans the other day. The fluid looked ruby red, didn't smell burned, and I was starting to wonder whether or not it really needed gone through. Those hesitations didn't last long, as once I dropped the pan, I knew I had made the right decision. It looked like the clutches and steels had took their share of abuse over the years, and a new set was a good idea.
I got creative with some scrap wood in order to drain most of the fluid. I had forget how heavy these damn things were. I think the 150 lbs that I've read is a conservative estimate.
Pan off and filter dropped.
The pan wasn't bad, but as you can see, there were obvious signs of wear. I will rest easier knowing that the trans was rebuilt.
Ready to tackle the tear down, and probably buy a few tools and a press in order to complete the process.
Here is the Hughes rebuild kit, awaiting installation.
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