Questions on stock D5 convertor

[PaulRV6]

I had an 11" KB installed but cracked the hub, rebuilt tranny in the meantime, now ready for the convertor. I have an original D5 that came out of the car 6yrs ago. I assume it worked ok when removed since the car was driveable.
Is there a way to check these? Do I need to get it flushed or can it be?
It is a mostly stock setup so I thought the D5 might be the best selection (and cheapest) or I could get the KB fixed for about 150.00.
Please advise which way to go or if you have other suggestions that would be great too.

paul

 

[PaulRV6]

Anyone got any advice on this. Tell me about using the D5 and cleaning/checking methods. Thanks

paul

 

[LV GN]

the only way to check a converter is to have it cut open. if the d5 is bad it will hurt the new trans. if its good then your good to go. but why take a chance after paying good money to have the trans rebuilt. is the kb a kenne bell?

 

[PaulRV6]

The TQ that the hub cracked was a kenne bell. I hate to have a possibly good stock converter cut apart if it isn't needed. There is no other to tell how the condition is?
I cannot afford to spend the money on a new one so maybe I would just have the KB repaired.

paul

 

[LV GN]

kenne bell converter is made by the converter shop in lake havasu az. you can call rusty. then send it to them for repair.

 

[77 cruiser]

CK has restalled D5's for $295.
I`m using one in my 385 sbc I' m happy with it. It will stall to 2900 & has less than 10% slip on top.

Jim

 

[PaulRV6]

LVGN, do you have a phone # for them?

Jim, would it be worth me just getting my D5 restalled or buy one already done? This is for a mostly stock application.

Thanks guys.

paul

 

[77 cruiser]

I have no idea what it costs to have one done, but the $295 isn't bad for one that's already done.

Jim

 

[2quiktocare]

Paul, the safest way for you to go is with a new unit. The one CK has for $295 is a good unit plus Chris is fairly close to you there. The next best is getting your D-5 cut open and cleaned and inspected. I would hate to see you cut this corner and have it end up trashing all your hard work on getting this trans done in the first place. This is a very important step. Make sure it is cleaned at the least.

Mark

 

[PaulRV6]

If I was to have someone cut open my D-5, what exactly do they inspect and clean? Are there any downsides to consider by having it cut open? I assume they would rebalance the assembly.

I don't want to have anything screwed up by doing this especially if it is a perfectly good converter. But I guess this just verifies that. What is the typical cost to clean and inspect?

paul

 

[LV GN]

Originally posted by PaulRV6
LVGN, do you have a phone # for them?

Jim, would it be worth me just getting my D5 restalled or buy one already done? This is for a mostly stock application.

Thanks guys.

paul

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