IML: 62 torqueflite rebuild parts

["mike and linda sutton" <mikanlin62@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rodger, and anyone else interested-

The 62 and newer torqueflites - up to the later 70s when lockup converters 
and other such things came along - are about 99 44/100ths percent compatible 
and interchangeable as far as things like rebuild parts go. I am not 
surprised that NAPA couldnt help, its not their fault, its just that most 
parts stores just dont do enough volume of those to justify it anymore. 
Things like the clutch pack discs and friction material, gaskets, o rings, 
seals, are extremely compatible across the torqueflite.

I went to a local rebuilder and got an ATRA rebuild guide - very inexpensive 
and a great piece of reference material - and a copy of MOTORS automatic 
trans manual and thats really all one needs.  If you can find a local 
rebuilder you can probably find kits for the parts. I would highly recommend 
replacing things like the front pump bushings, the thrust washers in the 
transmission, all the seals and o rings, and the friction material. You must 
measure the endplay of the input shaft before you take it apart, and get a 
large enough work area to lay it out like an exploded view.

If you just want to take it to a rebuilder, they should be able to find the 
parts but they will probably want to mark them up a bit.  Last time I bought 
a full kit and a few of the small things that arent usually included, it set 
me back about $200.  I dont think the prices should have increased that 
much, since there are literally millions of these transmissions in service.

As far as spec'ing out a HD or Load Flite type of spec, the only real 
differences in these things are the number of clutch discs, return springs 
and the governor shift points.  The 440 six pack and hemi cars got the most 
clutch packs and heaviest springs. You can specify that to a rebuilder or 
you can get a TRANSGO TF1 or TF2 kit..I forget which...and have that done as 
well.

Hope this helps

Mikey 


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