Wear items on A500, 904, 727, 518

[MObarracuda]

Is it true that the three-fourth spring is a common wear item or rumor?

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[Sedanman]

on the A500 subject. What is a complete NOS trans worth? I have a customer with one still on a pallet and has never been used and he keeps trying to get me to buy it

 

[fshd4it]

Most stock 3-4 accumulator springs I've seen are smaller gauge wire than that, and so far I've found 2 that were broken. Replacement/upgrade springs are heavier (like in your pic), and if I remember correctly the 618/48re units came with the heavy springs. I always replace them, they're only $10 or so.

 

[Max1196]

The Transgo TFOD-HD2 kit replaces this single spring with a set of 3 springs, but there is other mods done to the housing itself, drilling a gallery then putting a cup plug in place.

 

[MObarracuda]

on the A500 subject. What is a complete NOS trans worth? I have a customer with one still on a pallet and has never been used and he keeps trying to get me to buy it

Sorry....no clue...purchased mine used from a running 1991 Dakota for $300 with 120,000 miles.

 

[MObarracuda]

Most stock 3-4 accumulator springs I've seen are smaller gauge wire than that, and so far I've found 2 that were broken. Replacement/upgrade springs are heavier (like in your pic), and if I remember correctly the 618/48re units came with the heavy springs. I always replace them, they're only $10 or so.

This tranny came off of a 1991 V6 Dakota. Based on your comments looks like the tranny may have had work done to it.

 

[Max1196]

In stock form, intended for a v6, it may not have a large count of clutch plates in the OD section, unless it has been modified.

 

[MObarracuda]

The Transgo TFOD-HD2 kit replaces this single spring with a set of 3 springs, but there is other mods done to the housing itself, drilling a gallery then putting a cup plug in place.

I just ordered the TGIF-HD2 kit and reviewed the instructions yesterday. I didn’t see where this spring location was in the instructions. I will go back and read it again.

 

[Max1196]

Page 6 , far left.

 

[MObarracuda]

Page 6 , far left.

Found it! Thanks...didn’t recognize the accumulator housing disassembled. What do you like better the (3) springs from in the Transgo kit or the single HD replacment single spring?

 

[Max1196]

I just ordered the TGIF-HD2 kit and reviewed the instructions yesterday. I didn’t see where this spring location was in the instructions. I will go back and read it again.

First thing, did you get a "TGIF-HD2" , any way, use the kit as a complete unit. It's meant to work together with all of their modifications, even the 3 spring substitution in the OD accumulator.

 

[MObarracuda]

Yes I purchased the TGOF-HD2 kit. Makes sense and I will follow your recommendations and the instructions. Looks like the springs are in this package. Thanks for the advise.

This is perfect. I’m going to tackle the kit this weekend. I have found the Transgo video on YouTube and I’ll watch it 2-3 times and I will read the instructions between each viewing. Thank you for your reply.