Rick The transmission I have has a stamp A-904-LA on the bell housing. Also the part number that is stamped into the side of the oil pan flange is PK_ _ _ 10834276 7864. So I think this is a A-904 torqueflite.
It is a 904. Are the three dashes in that number just unreadable? Or are there any others on that pad? I believe what i'm seeing is.......
PK..............Kokomo, Ind. plant
_ _ _1083....7 digit part number
4276...........date code........Apr.12, 1973
7864...........sequence number
I dont know whattorque converter I have in there, or the stall speed, how do I find out?If your not pulling the engine or trans out now, I wouldn't worry about it at this point. Once your back up and running well, you can determine the stall/flash rpm by power braking and just nailing the throttle from idle. Once you get a close number there, you can decide if a change is warranted.
I dont know what ring gear I have either? I could count the teeth to find out?Yes you could, but if it's not apart, with it in neutral, just spin a tire one turn and count the driveshaft revolutions. If the other tire turns in the opposite direction, it means you have a open carrier (non-suregrip) and you have to hold one still during the test.
He also doesnt have the factory shifter any more its a cable T handle shifter system, after market. I remember last time I had it racing, I would shift 2 to 3 and it would take a second for it to engage. Im going to have to do some research on the transmission and see if there is some adjustments I can make on shifter linkage cable. He doesnt have the dust cover either where can I get one?Nothing wrong with a cable shifter as long as it and the cable are in good shape and adjusted properly. As far as the shift flare/delay, i'll let one of the trans experts handle that....lol. Post in the wanted forum and you can probably pick up a shield from another member.
I need to get a compression tester and a vacuum gauge, whats a good brand and where should i get them?Mine are close to 40yrs old and were parts store buys. I'm sure some of the chain stores have them or you could look at Summit. You don't need anything fancy, just get gauge faces the look good and easily readable. I'd think $15/20 could get a nice vac gauge and $30/40 would get you a decent compression tester.
More to come as I have time.......Rick