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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.I was asked a question today about where I get my "new" clutch plates from. The answer is from private collections. "Fatsco" still has... -
rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Well I did it again !!!! I had the machine shop make-up some throttle valve shafts so I could replace all those bent ones, but I didn't...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.I have good days and bad days. That post was a bad day. Though it has been getting harder trying to keep a positive attitude about these...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.I was a commercial welder for 10 years. During that time I welded "steel", "aluminum" , "stainless steel" , and cast-iron" . The...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Here's some information for people needing to check their pressures in the 303M. Hope this helps "Blake" .
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.This is just a "general" wake-up call to everyone in the military vehicle community. Our parts are old and getting older. Cast Iron in...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.On a sadder note, I know most of you know that "Tom Woldt" passed away a few months ago. He and I were working on finding parts for the...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Since tearing down all these 303M HydraMatics I've come across several things of interest. The number one being what is the difference...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Another thing I need to mention is when installing the rear band you need to "screw" down (tighten) the "band strut" all the way and...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.I'm in the process of rebuilding another 303M HydraMatic transmission. When I installed the rear pump discharge pipe, I noticed a small...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Today I'm giving out a little "tech" tip. I mentioned earlier how I'm reusing the four lip seals used in the reduction unit as they are...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.I have some bad news for our Canadian M135 owners. It appears that the HydraMatic 303M transmissions output shaft (actually the midshaft...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Thank you Sir ! And yes that is the correct pinion seal I was referring to. Also, I look forward to seeing you in person this June...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Thought I would share this great find. A brand new, still in the "cosmoline" oil cooler. This was the first time I opened it. Just...
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rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.Totally agree. :(
