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02-09-2014, 11:30 AM
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Re: TH-350 Speedometer Plug Size
I will need solid engineering proof about the statement "helps lube rear bushing"
Just consider the units in service with speedo adapter hole plugged yet they experience normal rear bushing service life.
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02-09-2014, 12:06 PM
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Re: TH-350 Speedometer Plug Size
The spinning governor provided the needed lube for the rear bushing. This was true for the 700-R4 also. When the transmissions were redesigned to the "e" versions, a hole was drilled that pee'd fluid back to lube the bushing.
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02-09-2014, 12:15 PM
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Re: TH-350 Speedometer Plug Size
I believe it is safe to assume if one is plugging the speedo drive hole the trans is seeing limited service on the street. That being said the impact of the deletion of said gear will have minimal impact on the lifespan of the transmission or any of it's components.
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02-09-2014, 09:02 PM
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Re: TH-350 Speedometer Plug Size
Interesting discussion! I found a 87' Caprice type thing in the yard today that the same diameter speedo plug. I took that and cut the speedo cable for the screw on part and put it on the trans. So far so good. First race this weekend. Alignment shop Tuesday. Will sort thru everything that was said here and re-think what I did but I needed the trans to stop leaking right now. Thanks guys.
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02-09-2014, 09:37 PM
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Re: TH-350 Speedometer Plug Size
Good to go.
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