What's this part....

[Matt_V]

When I dropped my tranny pan to change the fluids (which took me forever to try to get one bold out since the crossmember looks to be bent just enough so that I couldn't get a wrench on it) I found this in the pan. I have no idea what it is, or where it goes...

HELP!

 

[BLADE262US]

LOL that means your tranny was a ****** . When they assemble the trannies at the factory they put that plug in the dipstick hole then when the tranny is assembled in the vehicle they just push it through the case hole with the dipstick tube . Doesnt hurt anything its way too big to fit through the screen . You should leave it out now that its apart . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Matt_V]

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Wow... so a 1982 that has never had its transmission even serviced... wow.

No wonder it seems to have some problems with shifting gears and slipping.

Found out that the edges of the new filters are SHARP too... first real blood shed on the new bronco, so I guess its official.. blood, sweat, and tears.. LOL.

 

[miesk5]

yo!

geez!

did the fluid...or goo drip or slither out of that tranny?

I guess you're going to change all filters and fluids?

GL!

 

[Matt_V]

I had added some tranny fluid and flush prior to dropping the pan. But there was a nice layer of sludge in the pan and on the filter screen.

Yes, I am working on changing all the filters and fluids.

Whats the opinion on installing a drain plug in the transmission pan, don't they make kits for that? My driveway would appreciate it, right now it looks like a ****** scene with all the red fluid under the bronco... LOL

 

[BLADE262US]

I wouldnt use one of the kits if you must install one I usually weld a 1/4 pipe union onto the bottom of the pan then you can put a pipe plug in to make sure its sealed . The kits pinch a teflon washer on both sides of a hole you must drill in it and they always seem to come loose . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[crazyhorse85]

B&M makes a pan that has a drain already built in it...and adds an extra quart to the tranny to cut down on foaming and heat transfer....just a thought...i added one to my C6... B)

 

[Matt_V]

I wouldnt use one of the kits if you must install one I usually weld a 1/4 pipe union onto the bottom of the pan then you can put a pipe plug in to make sure its sealed . The kits pinch a teflon washer on both sides of a hole you must drill in it and they always seem to come loose . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ok... what do you weld with... seems like if I even used my wire welder on its lowest setting I would burn a hole in the pan... not to mention, not getting a good weld on the oily surface.

 

[Billy Toppless]

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />Wow... so a 1982 that has never had its transmission even serviced... wow.

No wonder it seems to have some problems with shifting gears and slipping.

Found out that the edges of the new filters are SHARP too... first real blood shed on the new bronco, so I guess its official.. blood, sweat, and tears.. LOL.

i feel ya on that

cut my thumb right to the bone

 

[BLADE262US]

All my stuff is Miller . I have a millermatic 250 mig no problems on the lower settings . What do you have for a welder ? Gas ? flux ? let me know I may be able to help you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Matt_V]

I've just got a cheap-o Campbell Hausfeld (TSC Branded 'Farmhand 125') I can set the wire speed with a dial, but the heat settings I have a HI/LOW switch and a 1/2 switch... so I can set it on LOW-1, LOW-2, HI-1, HI-2... and really, can't tell that much difference in any of them.

I guess I could always take it to a local welding shop here and let them do it.. .couldn't cost that much..

 

[BLADE262US]

Naaa do it yourself it will be fine . Heres what ya do go to a harware store and get a 3/8 pipe union the kind that are 3 pieces . Take it apart one piece has a taper at the end measuer the outside of the taper and drill a hole in your pan to match . Now outside that taper is a very nice ****** to weld too . set your welder on low and practice on a piece to get the wire speed set right there should be a good hum when your welding not a pop pop pop . Now heres the trick do you have any aluminum pieces at least 1/4 thick or better ? If you do clamp this to the underside of your weld this will pull the extra heat off and keep you from burning through alot of times burn through is from the wire speed being set too high the thin metal will liquify and the wire will push through carrying the base metal with it causeing a hole . Try that method and youll be suprised . Its always better whne you can do a project yourself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[bidibronco]

Naaa do it yourself it will be fine . Heres what ya do go to a harware store and get a 3/8 pipe union the kind that are 3 pieces . Take it apart one piece has a taper at the end measuer the outside of the taper and drill a hole in your pan to match . Now outside that taper is a very nice ****** to weld too . set your welder on low and practice on a piece to get the wire speed set right there should be a good hum when your welding not a pop pop pop . Now heres the trick do you have any aluminum pieces at least 1/4 thick or better ? If you do clamp this to the underside of your weld this will pull the extra heat off and keep you from burning through alot of times burn through is from the wire speed being set too high the thin metal will liquify and the wire will push through carrying the base metal with it causeing a hole . Try that method and youll be suprised . Its always better whne you can do a project yourself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

So, slow and steady wins the race on this one huh?

Wish I would've known that. I have pretty much the same welder that was stated with wire speed and a high/low setting. So if I want to weld a spot on my exhaust I need to slow the speed down and keep it "cool" as possible?