Tranny Broke

[tazgn]

Well guys, I made it home. Thank God for flatbeds.... So everyone knows, I haven't YET looked into the tranny, but probably not good. I was unable to shift into D,2, or 1 at the line so I couldn't use the line lock. So it was a SOFT of idle launch. Then as I got out and the boost built, it made it to 12-13 psi and a big BANG and a kick in my a$$ under the seat. I swore the driveshaft broke. I have nothing but Park and coast now. Thankfully I got the tranny from Bruce, so I'm kind of counting on his customer service now. After all, that's why I bought a $3500 tranny/converter from him. We'll see though. First guess would be either converter bolts (I crossing my fingers for something that simple), must likely the input shaft (which is a billet piece), or the drum/pump. After I get done having a few drinks to wash away my blues, I'm gonna go do some investigating. Fluid level and smell/looks are good. It was grwat meeting everyone again, even if it was MIGHTY HOT out there. My data log from the FAST system looks really good (well for the 3 seconds I actually was into it).

Derrick

 

[tazgn]

Well, upon initial investigation it looks like the input shaft is broke........ I'll rip out the tranny tomorrow and verify it.

Derrick

 

[KENNE-BILL]

As the saying goes - sh*t happens! Get her fixed Derrick and hope to see you out there soon.

 

[Hawaiian Turbo]

Hard luck there. Too bad, I wanted to see her run.

 

[tazgn]

Update

Well, after some troubleshooting and talking to Bruce at PTS, I got the tranny out and sent it off to him. He thinks it's probably the ring gear or the OD planetary gear. But he has been developing these pieces in HD Billet and is going to install the R&D pieces in the tranny for free. He's even going to pay for shipping the tranny back to me. STAND UP GUY!!!! And he said he'll have it fixed the day he gets it and out the door the next day. Now I just have to wait for the little boat to chug it's way over to California......

Derrick