I have the stainless drain table, ready to assemble, pulled from a large grocery store vegetable refridgerated rectangle shaped stand.
It was 6'x3'. With the pans connected at 45 degree angles, in the corners, at a 4" fall towards the center. If I use 4x4's as asurround, it will be strong enough to tear down without causing a mess. The stainless table parts assembled, leaves a 3" gap I'll have to screen, with a 3/4" brake metal edge to stop smal parts from going down the drain... I can drill small weep holes in the crease of the braked metal to drain, intermittantly.
I plan on welding a v-shaped catch, on a rake, to drain into a bucket. I have 4x4's to brace the central section from bending or collapsing.
What do you have for good used tools or engine stand mounts for me to get started?
If you will assist with my first Sonnex order, I'm going to try to add the GM028 valve body, or buy one from you which has been upgraded/rebuilt and then go from there with your recommended added parts to freshen up the 1999 4L80E. It has just over 100K. SC-4L80E kit makes good sense. I have never installed one yet. If I can buy reworked parts or source good used from you, you have my attention. I own an engine stand, so the Superior seems like a good option, but if you have any good used shop tools or mounts to get started on the cheap, I'm ready and listening.
We're 130 miles from any town with machine support here. No new/used car dealerships, at all.
Our local shops replace engines and transmissions, they rebuild nothing here.
The best machine shop is 140 miles away.
If I can refurb in chunks of Q/C controlled parts and re-assemble here, there's a market for quality local rebuilds.
I accept my limitations and your expertise. My credit is excellent and I have room to move, with your guidance.
Just bought:
Chevrolet GM 4L60-E & 4L80-E automatic transmission SERVICE manual binder
Already own the ASTG 700R4/4L60E manuals.
Do I need this to hit the holes on the mount for the 4L80E? SST-2901
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This looks strong, unless you have an alternative?
I can weld and own a welder. For what it costs to jig up, this seems very affordable, unless I can find Kent Moore for same money...
Do not have a steel table yet, to do a bench mount, that will not flip over under load.
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Sell me your old engine stand mount and a 2901 offset mount tool?
I'll need bearing drivers and a compression tool for the 4L80 also. If you can recommend a set, I'll buy them or buy your old set.
Although I appreciate the need for the vacuum test gear, for the same money I can buy a rebuilt Sonnex valve body and servo's, rebuilt from you, or the GM028. I'd rather get my transmission up and running (without testing, or I'll send you the core to test). I'll buy the test tools after this is installed and the money becomes available. I can build the Sonnex manifold vacuum set cheaper than $295... I have an OTC leak down manifold test set which I could mod and use the quick connect vacuum lines in your video. I'll need time to buy the parts to mod it for this purpose. I have a chunk of lexan for the vacuum test component. I just need fittings, push connectors and some tubing. Sourced a 1/2hp 2 stage pump with oil for $98 on fleabait.
Bought a quality 28" screw driver and it has not yet been notch cut for a retaining clip removal yet. Made in USA.
I'll have to buy a cheapo parts washer, until I can fab a sonic cleaner.
If I set up to fix one, I may as well fix a hundred... My local salvage hauler has contacts in all directions for good cores, as I get going.
I will not be able to afford a dyno, but I have good quality calipers up to 6" and a very HQ bar style torque wrench.
125psi sears Compressor, blow gun, Makita rattle driver, socket impact adaptors and hex bits... I can tear down and measure accurately, for now.
What feeler gauge set do you recommend, I'll buy it asap?
Really apreciate yout time and consideration.