Recent content by Tonimus
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TH400 build
Been no updates for a while, but we've been working on it. All done! Ended up with .012" in rear end play and .020" front. Had to have the Sonnax front hub machined down 0.040" to get the clearances right. All came out good. Made some clutch alignment tools since we had parts lying around...- Tonimus
- Post #47
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Where do you get your wiring from?
https://acdcwire.com/ or their evilBay store, https://www.ebay.com/str/acdcwireandsupply- Tonimus
- Post #2
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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TH400 build
Got the parts I ordered from BTE. I asked if the master rebuild kit came with all the bushings. I was told yes. That apparently means just input and output bushings. Oh well. Whatever It Takes Transmission Parts has recently expanded their warehouse here in the Phoenix Valley. Got the rest of...- Tonimus
- Post #45
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
Finished up the case mods. FTI case saver, drilled a passage in the case for the valve body on the way, plugged the kickdown solenoid plug hole, drilled and tapped the vent hole for an AN fitting, put a new gear on the governor, ordered some more parts from BTE. Trans should be going back...- Tonimus
- Post #43
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Suburban original roof "rack" and roof tent
Burb or otherwise, I have all my camping gear loaded on to a 4x8 utility trailer. I can load it at my leisure and hook up when ready to go. Also, I'm 6'5" and massive, and my wife is 6'2". The roof is not rated for us, even with additional bracing.- Tonimus
- Post #25
- Forum: Aftermarket Accessories
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TH400 build
Oh yeah. Forgot that I did this too. Shop copies so I don't jack up the originals with greasy hands.- Tonimus
- Post #42
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
Drilled the pump cover to match the stator and case. Got an amazon holder and welded some scrap to one of the engine stands for an extra spot to mount it. Got the case final trim and fit done.- Tonimus
- Post #41
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
No. I was going to, but I spoke to his daughter just after he passed. Sourcing stuff from others.- Tonimus
- Post #38
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
No news. Ordered a few more parts, did some cleaning and inspection. No real surprises.- Tonimus
- Post #36
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
Agreed. But not needing a case with a separate bellhousing is different than needing one with a factory bellhousing.- Tonimus
- Post #27
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
I'm really not trying to be difficult, just trying to understand. What people/situations need an unmodified Chevy TH400 case?- Tonimus
- Post #24
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
I'm not discounting either of your professional opinions. I started off by replying to you saying your videos have been very helpful. This all started from "don't cut up a factory Chevy case", which then turned into BOP cases are stronger. Just trying to figure out how I'm wrong by doing so...- Tonimus
- Post #20
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
So is there any evidence of Chevy TH400 cases breaking in any of the reinforced BOP areas when there wasn't something really wrong with the car? I actually spoke to Chris' daughter Monday. I called for a parts availability question and she told me. I felt absolutely terrible for her and the...- Tonimus
- Post #17
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
The 727 and 518 snap rings are listed as the same. I got a kit to start that has 4 in it. .062", .074", .088", and .106".- Tonimus
- Post #15
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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TH400 build
Already got a roller Sonnax forward clutch hub, 4L80 intermediate clutch backing plate, thick snap ring from a 747, and now a 4L80 drum from Beast.- Tonimus
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
