Put the VACUUM MODULATOR in now, after lubing
& checking free motion of the MODULATOR VALVE in
the case. I like to reuse the original VACUUM
MODULATOR (after testing), because it's the only one
with altitude compensation. However, it's about the
only one that's NOT adjustable, and you may need
that feature later for fine tuning.
The REAR SERVO ASSEMBLY goes in just before the
valve body. The factory manual discusses testing for
the right length BAND APPLY PIN. I have NEVER
seen any pin except the standard length, so
just put it back & don't worry about it. When bolting
the cover to the case, make sure the threaded part
of the bolts is 5/8" long. Some units may have shorter
bolts, which risk stripping if you aren't as precise as
the factory.
A SWP valve body was used with the early cartrige oil
filter & "heelprint" pan. I use the later filters, with the
68 or later valve body, special filter retainer bolt,
pickup tube, and deeper pan. You may modify a
pre 68 valve body by drilling & tapping 5/16" NC
for the filter support bolt. Note that the later valve
bodies have a flat spot machined for this, but I find
this isn't required. Drill a smaller hole (not quite
through) for the tap, and drill 21/64" for only about
1/16" deep, so that the unthreaded part of the bolt
can fully seat. Use a drill press to get the hole
perfectly square. The BIG concern here, is NOT to
get any metal shavings into the valve body valves.
If the whole assembly is dis-assembled & cleaned,
fine. I have carefully taped up the whole thing so
that only the hole location is exposed, which is WHY
I don't want to drill through to the sensitive other side.
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