Sonnax has provided the following guide on critical wear areas and vacuum test locations for the GM 10L series and the Ford 10R series. Technicans working on these models should find the following four pages helpful.
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Tuning a vehicle to optimize its performance is nothing new. This customized process is used to provide fuel efficiency and improve other driveability concerns. Tuning for torque is especially desirable by diesel owners.Those who are proficient at tuning know that the transmission will need serious upgrades to survive the increased force it will receive from
Tuning a vehicle to optimize its performance is nothing new. This customized process is used to provide fuel efficiency and improve other driveability concerns. Tuning for torque is especially desirable by diesel owners.Those who are proficient at tuning know that the transmission will need serious upgrades to survive the increased force it will receive from the crank, through the converter and to its internal components. Those who are tuning amateurs blow out their transmissions by ignoring the physical path torque travels to get to the ground.
A 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup came into our shop the other day. This job started with a concern of the engine revving high and not shifting correctly. With the truck being equipped with a 4L60E transmission, I expected to find non-functioning third and fourth gears, which is a common failure for these transmissions. Related Articles
This article applies to Chrysler RFE, RLE and TES transmissions that utilize pressure control solenoids (PCS) for line pressure control. The subject is a rather common electrical fault that may occur on the PCS line pressure solenoid circuit, which results in max line pressure. Diagnosis and correction of a max line pressure condition may become
With Honda’s 10-speed front wheel drive transmission (see Figure 1, above) going into its fifth year on the roads, it’s feasible that one may show up in your shop for service. Related Articles – Dealing with PCM fault codes on the Ford 5R110W – Ford FNR5 slipping or no reverse hot – Solving electronic control
Habby’s Transmissions started as a radiator shop. When Warren Frie bought it in 1975 (keeping the name Habby’s from the previous owner), it took until the mid-1980s until he saw an opportunity in the transmission repair market, and transformed the business. Related Articles – Shift Pointers: Reassembling GM pumps with cam failure – Valve body
Sonnax has introduced a new oversized low reverse/overdrive (4-5-6) clutch regulator valve kit (part no. 144740-43K) for Ford 6F35 transmissions, generations 1 and 2. Related Articles – Solera launches Identifix Shop Manager – TransTec extends coverage for 9T overhaul kits – Alto releases spring retainer, filter screw for 68FRE Sonnax says that users can restore
Sonnax has released a new stator support bushing (part no. 144036B) for Ford 6F35 transmissions, generations 1 and 2. Sonnax says that users can eliminate spinning and premature deterioration and restore critical clearances in these transmissions by machining the bore and installing this bushing. Related Articles – TransTec offers 8HP50/850RE overhaul kit – Alto adds
Sonnax highlights two product lines for helping with heavy solenoids for GM/Ford 10L/10R and 9T series transmissions. Related Articles – Alto adds to intermediate clutch PowerPack line for GM transmissions – Dana offers Spicer end yokes for Allison Transmissions – ATI introduces six-speed Chevy transmission performance package According to Sonnax, the heavy OE LFS solenoids
Sonnax highlights its line of pump vanes for GM 6T70/75 (Gen. 1), 10L60/80/90 (Gen. 1 and 2), Ford 6F50/55 and 10R60/80/90 transmissions. Sonnax touts this pump vane (part no. 124533) as a cost-effective alternative to replacing an entire pump rotor assembly. Related Articles – Georend Transmission adds Ford 6R140 transmission pan kit – Alto introduces
