I think I'd check with a good transmission shop as to how much a DECENT
rebuild on a 700 R4 would be. GM used some very weak components in the early
units, (we had a Blazer at work in which the 700 r4 died) ,including some
aluminum parts which were soon replaced. And as mentioned here several
times, you probably don't want to tow with the transmission in O/D.
Especially up hill. So if you find a used 700 r4, you might be money ahead
in the long run to have it up-graded and gone over. Bob K in PHX, AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Claude" <cramey@earthlink.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 10:03 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] AutoTransmission Question
> My 1985 pickup has a TH350C. It has a lock-up converter controlled by a
> pressure switch in the trans. I just went thru the process of changing
> that switch to keep it from locking up at 30 mph. I'm now thinking about
> replacing it with a 700R4 and some new rear gears.
>
> Claude
>
> archie wrote:
>
> >List.
> > The transmission in My truck (turbo 350) needs a re-build and I am doing
> >some pulling (trailering) I talked to a friend of mine about swapping in
a
> >700r4 and he said they would not live towing without a lot of
> >work(expensive) he suggested a 350C ???? says it is a turbo 350 with a
> >lockup converter. anyone know what he is talking about and what they came
> >in and years?
> >
> >Thanks
> >Happy Hunting
> >archie =) =) =)
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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