Editing Transmission holding fixtures
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− | = | + | =Fixtures to hold automatic transmission for rebuild, inspection, storage.= |
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+ | ==GM transmissions== | ||
===Plastic bucket method=== | ===Plastic bucket method=== | ||
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A very simple method of using a plastic 5 gallon bucket with a flexplate on top. | A very simple method of using a plastic 5 gallon bucket with a flexplate on top. | ||
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Set the transmission case on top of the flexplate. | Set the transmission case on top of the flexplate. | ||
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[[file:Trans_holding_bucket02.jpg]] | [[file:Trans_holding_bucket02.jpg]] | ||
===Purpose built stand=== | ===Purpose built stand=== | ||
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Photo shows a Powerglide on a fixture that has pegs to slide into the hole for engine dowel pins. | Photo shows a Powerglide on a fixture that has pegs to slide into the hole for engine dowel pins. | ||
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[[file:GM_trans_holder02.jpg]] | [[file:GM_trans_holder02.jpg]] | ||
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− | ==Ford | + | ==Ford automatics== |
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+ | ===Transmission case use=== | ||
+ | C-4 trans sits on a broken Mopar case for assembly | ||
[[file:C4_trans_build.jpg]] | [[file:C4_trans_build.jpg]] | ||
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− | == | + | ===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand=== |
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+ | Universal fixture to use in existing engine stands; allows transmission to be rotated and pinned in position. Made from readily available material, plate is match drilled and tapped for each transmission 'family', and transmission is secured using two bell housing bolts. Allows full access to pump and valve body. | ||
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+ | [[File:Weldment, Trans fixture iso.jpg ]] | ||
− | + | [[File:Weldment, Transmission fixture.jpg]] | |
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[[category: Transmission]] | [[category: Transmission]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Good articles]] |