Inspection of a 904 torqueflite

I don't like new thrust washers because they have unfinished surfaces and they shed metal until they are broke in; at which point your end play opens up. I know if I use used thrust washers then my end play will stay where I set it. So true that the manuals are for experienced transmission mechanics. But, this thread is not about learning. It is about having a working reliable transmission that doesn't leak. If the op's learning method or perspective is not applicable to automatic transmission repair then it has to be adjusted in order for the job to be a success. We have a long way to go, much further than the op's original assumption; and if he has the patience with himself then and only then will he be successful. So after the steels are checked, he can order the appropriate parts. I still haven't seen the rear band clearly, but they're usually okay, so I would check out my local parts places like AZ Pep Boys, etc, not NAPA; for kit prices and a pump bushing and see if they can get the thicker little thrust button that goes on the front of the output shaft. Front bands on ebay are $10.23 free shipping. Not a good place for kit prices. Edit; there's one for $5.05 free shipping
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