Alto introduces Ford 10R series cartridge filter
Alto has introduced a new auxiliary pump cartridge filter for Ford 10R60 and 10R80 transmissions. The filter (part no. 242942) fits model years 2017 and on.
10L80 and 10R80 pump gear differences
You may have seen an article in the August 2023 issue of Transmission Digest called “GM 10L80: A new kind of pump noise,” which goes over how the front cover housing in the 10L80 is fitted with a converter drive gear and idler gear. The idler gear drives the pump’s driven gear, and is press
Diagnosing Ford 10R60, 10R80 and 10R140 series speed sensor issues
Ford 10-speed 10R series transmissions utilize four two-wire, Hall-effect sensors — TSS, ISSA2, ISSAB and OSS — for providing speed signals to PCM or TCM. They are supplied nine volts by a PCM or TCM and assist in the control of clutch apply/release timing that is used in determining shift quality, including TCC. Here are
Sonnax introduces TCC signal damper piston kit for Ford, GM 10-speeds
Sonnax has introduced a new TCC signal damper piston kit for GM and Ford 10-speed transmissions. Sonnax says this kit can correct the operation of the converter in GM 10L80/90 (Gen. 1) and Ford 10R60/80 transmissions. According to Sonnax, this kit allows long-lasting and quick repair of the lower valve body casting without reaming, and
Sonnax introduces 10L/10R LPC signal damper piston kits
Sonnax has introduced a new line of LPC signal damper piston kits for Ford and GM 10-speed transmissions. Sonnax says these kits can correct EPC circuit pressure variation for these transmissions by replacing the worn OE damper and installing the appropriate kit. The kits install without the need of reaming the valve body.
Alto releases bushing kit for 10-speed transmissions
Alto has released a new 11-piece bushing kit for Ford and GM 10-speed transmissions. The kit (part no. 231625B) works for 10L80, 10L90 and 10R80 transmissions of model years 2017 and on.
Alto introduces new kits for 10-speed Ford, Allison transmissions
Alto recently announced two new bushing kits for 10-speed transmissions. The first is an 11-piece bi-metal bushing kit for the 10-speed Ford 10R60 transmission, model years 2020 and on. The various pieces can be seen in the image above. The Alto part no. is 242625B. The second (Alto part no. 236625) is a 13-piece bi-metal
How to service the Honda 10-speed transmission
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. (One note: this transmission does not have a typical name; it’s simply known as “the Honda 10-speed automatic transmission” in all OEM materials.) One
RatioTek introduces new tuner kits for GM, Ford 10-speed transmissions
RatioTek has introduced new transmission tuner kits for GM and Ford 10-speed transmissions. According to the company, these kits install from the bottom without the need to remove the transmission. Benefits of both kits include, according to RatioTek: increased torque capacity, and lube flow; fixed common complaints of neutraling out and bang downshifts; and quicker
GM 10L80: A new kind of pump noise
How quickly time passes by. The GM 10L80/90 transmissions began production in 2017, meaning that we’re closing in on six years of this transmission being on the road. Many who work in the dealerships have become privy to the immediate failures that occur in this unit. And now, with some of these transmissions coming out
GM Investing $100M in Transmission Plants
Following a $75M funding injection in its Toledo, Ohio transmission plant, General Motors has announced it will invest a further $100M in two of its manufacturing facilities – $93M at the Romulus, MI propulsion plant and $7M at its Bedford, IN casting operations. The manufacturer says the Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford
Quick Peek at New Ford / GM 10 Speed
Approximately 10 years after Ford and General Motors joined together to develop a six-speed front-wheel-drive transmission, they have done it again, developing a 10-speed rear-wheel-drive transmission.
