TH400 rebuild tech

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If you plan on using a rear torrington-type bearing you want to place the bushing ever so slightly protruding to the front, so that it will locate the bearing.
 
If you plan on using a rear torrington-type bearing you want to place the bushing ever so slightly protruding to the front, so that it will locate the bearing.
  
I use a TH350 pump - direct drum bearing from a later style TH350. These can be ordered new (preferred).  This torrington bearing replaces the stock thrust washer and rear selective tang washer in the TH400.
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I use a T-350 pump - direct drum bearing from a later style TH350. These can be ordered new (preferred).  This torrington bearing replaces the stock thrust washer and rear selective tang washer in the TH400.
 
Pictured here, bearing is at the top:
 
Pictured here, bearing is at the top:
  
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The total thickness of the bearing as compared to the thrust and selective is very close, it is usually about 0.150" (#25 bit, 0.1495").   
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The total thickness of the bearing as compared to the thrust and selective is very close, it is usually about 0.150" .   
  
 
[[file:Rear-bearing-measure.jpg]]
 
[[file:Rear-bearing-measure.jpg]]
  
It is best to adjust rear endplay on the tight side. On a TH400 (unless it has straight cut planetary gears) the planets will try to thrust load against the case bearing and the center support.
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It is best to adjust rear end play on the tight side. On a TH400 (unless it has straight cut planetary gears) the planets will try to thrust load against the case bearing and the center support.
  
 
===Rear planetary setup===
 
===Rear planetary setup===

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