Replace Transmission

[revmbw]

I am getting ready to replace a th350 transmission in a 1972 GMC 1500. A couple of questions... i am a backyard mechanic and am wondering how difficult a job this whole thing is and if anyone has heard of Transplant Transmission out of arizona. They had the best deal of a rebuilt...any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

[revmbw]

Another question...would it be better and or easier to get a rebuild kit from JC Whitney and do the thing myself???

[slug]

its not that hard, just have someone help you drop/replace the tranny. it will get a lil tipsy on the jack

[72swb_327stroker_?]

never heard of them.
but, the trans swap even for a beginner that knows a little about tools could do it all in about 3-4 hours. just make sure to use jack stands, a nice floor jack with a 12x12 piece of plywood for the trans pan to sit on(helps to even the load),12 quarts of trans fluid.. and remember! 1 quart of fluid in the converter before you put it on the trans shaft! very important to do that or you will be doing it again!

its not that hard of a job, its just messy
but, it aint no fun if ya dont git dirty!

[72swb_327stroker_?]

if you have never rebuilt a trans, dont try it one you want to drive yourself... it can be very frustrating and complicated if you are not familiar with the transmissions internals!

[revmbw]

Originally Posted by 72swb_327stroker_?

if you have never rebuilt a trans, dont try it one you want to drive yourself... it can be very frustrating and complicated if you are not familiar with the transmissions internals!

I figured as much. i thought it 2 b easier to replace the thing...thanks!!

[revmbw]

Originally Posted by 72swb_327stroker_?

never heard of them.
but, the trans swap even for a beginner that knows a little about tools could do it all in about 3-4 hours. just make sure to use jack stands, a nice floor jack with a 12x12 piece of plywood for the trans pan to sit on(helps to even the load),12 quarts of trans fluid.. and remember! 1 quart of fluid in the converter before you put it on the trans shaft! very important to do that or you will be doing it again!

its not that hard of a job, its just messy
but, it aint no fun if ya dont git dirty!

Say a little more about the converter if you would not mind...

[72swb_327stroker_?]

what do you want to know?

[revmbw]

i guess i am not completely sure what the converter is..like i said...i am new to this...

[72swb_327stroker_?]

http://www.automedia.com/Performance...ht20000811tc/2
andhttp://www.automedia.com/Performance...ht20000811tc/1

[revmbw]

its the torque converter...i got it thanks...

[revmbw]

Originally Posted by 72swb_327stroker_?

http://www.automedia.com/Performance...ht20000811tc/2
andhttp://www.automedia.com/Performance...ht20000811tc/1

Thanks a ton..that really helps...i appreciate it...have a great day!!

[72swb_327stroker_?]

http://www.automedia.com/Performance...ht20000811tc/1
http://www.partshp.com/ConverterInstructions.htm
this should help