Transmission Pan Question

[davbell22602]

Anybody have any experience using those aftermarket trany pans that have a drain plug on them. I know JCwhitney sells them for TH350, I think.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/automatic-transmission-oil-pan/p2031834.jcwx?filterid=d50255y1986j1

 

[Joeairforce]

Nope... I just get one of these for my stock pan.... Carquest is usually the only place that I can find that has them normally in stock.... and there less than $5...

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[HotRodPC]

Normally they work OK if you torque them properly and use a good gasket. I prefer the Neoprene gaskets over Cork/Rubber. Th350 even has some OEM pans with a drainplug, or get one of those parts that Joe suggests. If you're change is just for a drainplug, then no sense in spending a fortune.

 

[towman]

i put one on my 700r4 was around 70 dollars and from b&m, that was a few years ago, it holds an extra two quarts now wich was a bonus

 

[HotRodPC]

i put one on my 700r4 was around 70 dollars and from b&m, that was a few years ago, it holds an extra two quarts now wich was a bonus

I believe those B&M pans also have some small fins to help with cooling along with the extra 2 quarts so its worth it. Extra cooling will always let a trans last longer. And you get the added benefit of a trans drainplug.

 

[davbell22602]

Never heard of B&M pans.

 

[towman]

I believe those B&M pans also have some small fins to help with cooling along with the extra 2 quarts so its worth it. Extra cooling will always let a trans last longer. And you get the added benefit of a trans drainplug.

you are correct has small fins to help with cooling

 

[davbell22602]

I guess this would be the B&M site?

http://www.bmracing.com/bmracing/default.html

 

[crazy4offroad]

You dont have to pay their full price on stuff Dave, Jegs and Summit and many other places carry their stuff for less.

 

[GreaseDog]

if i ever have a chrome pan, the first thing i do is sand the chrome off of the sealing surface, otherwise, they leak. same with valve covers, oil pans, or timing chain covers.

 

[davbell22602]

if i ever have a chrome pan, the first thing i do is sand the chrome off of the sealing surface, otherwise, they leak. same with valve covers, oil pans, or timing chain covers.

Really?