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Article TitleAuthorDate Published in TCRAYear
10L1000 GM & 10R140 Ford Description & Function Torque Converter Diagnostic ProcessSteve HiltonAugust-20242024
Troubleshooting an Overheating and Slipping 2018 GMC Suburban 6L80 TransmissionChristina McGee, ATRJuly-20242024
Brad’s Corner: Old ProblemsBrad GilbertJuly-20242024
Technical Analysis of a Transmission Rebuild and Subsequent Failure in a 2016 Chevy 2500 6.0L 6L90Christina McGee, ATRJune-20242024
A case study of transmission repairTCRAApril-20242024
8F35 converterTCRAMarch-20242024
6F35 PistonsBrad GilbertFebruary-20242024
6L50 InterchangeBrad GilbertJanuary-20242024
A Balanced DecisionBrad GilbertNovember-20232023
Dodge Ram 68RFE 2019+ PI Curve RelearnSteve HiltonSeptember-20232023
6F35 Piston SealBrad GilbertAugust-20232023
62TE Cracked Piston IssueDynamic Powertrain RemanJuly-20232023
Focus on qualityBrad GilbertJune-20232023
6F35 Piston RivetsBrad GilbertMay-20232023
Defining Torque Converter Stall Speed - Part 2Steve JaussaudApril-20232023
Defining Torque Converter Stall Speed - Part 1Steve JaussaudMarch-20232023
10R80 – Part 2Brad GilbertFebruary-20232023
10R80 – Part 1Brad GilbertJanuary-20232023
Common 6L80/6L90 issuesManley TateNovember-20222022
66RFE turbine-dampener assembly questionsBrad GilbertOctober-20222022
Parting WaysTCRAAugust-2022
2022
Challenges facing 8L90Brad GilbertMay-20222022
6R60/80 issuesBrad GilbertApril-20222022
6R80 CodesBrad GilbertMarch-20222022
Comparing rivet presses – pneumatic, hydraulic and orbitalBrad GilbertJanuary-20222022
Reoccurring TCC slip and debond issues AODE/4R70W, 92-UP (FM69)Matthew RoybalNovember-20212021
Lockup facing removalBrad GilbertOctober-20212021
Torrington BearingsBrad GilbertSeptember-2021
2021
Bushing Replacement in Late Model GM 6T40 Impeller HubsSteve JaussaudJune-20212021
GM’s New 10L1000 ConverterBrad GilbertMay-20212021
6R140 InstallationBrad GilbertApril-20212021
Reviewing the 8L45TCRAMarch-20212021
Examining the 8L90 TCTCRAMarch-20212021
Getting to know the 8L90Jeff StuckFebruary-20212021
GM 3L80/400 stator salvageAnthony Grogan, author, and Matthew Roybal, illustrations
November-20202020
6L45 impeller hub compatibilitySteve JaussaudAugust-20202020
Jatco cover washer TR580/TR690Brad GilbertJuly-2020
2020
Getting to know the AW80-40LEJeff StuckJune-2020
2020
Building quality GM 6L80/90 transmissionsRob DiersJanuary-20202020
Know the Basics to Get the Best Results from Metal-Cored WireCaleb HavenOctober-20192019
Impeller Hubs – simple, right?Steve JaussaudSeptember-20192019
Refurbishing 6R80 StatorsEric SaxbergAugust-20192019
Cast Iron T.F. converterBrad GilbertJuly-20192019
6T70/6F50 Bushing InstallationBrad GilbertJune-2019
2019
Clutch Plate Installation Instructions – 6L45/50 (310mm)Rick MorrisApril-20192019
Digging Deep into the 6L45/50 ConverterEric SaxbergJanuary-20192019
5R110 transmission and pump failureBrad GilbertOctober-20182018
Getting to know the 10R80Mike CargillAugust-20182018
4L80E - Converter pilot concerns and consequencesRick MorrisJuly-20182018
Getting to Know the 6F35 - Code JJeff StuckJune-20182018
Educating The CustomerBrad GilbertJanuary-20172017
Fixing The 6R140 StudsMike CargillFebruary-20172017
6R140 Lock-up Clutch Removal & InstallationRick MorrisApril-20172017
Incorporating CNC Lathe Into Your OperationRaffi PilavjianJune-20172017
Getting To Know More About the 6L80/6L90EJeff StuckJuly-20172017
Defend Your Work - Troubleshooting Converter Symptoms In The 5R110W TorqShiftMark CargillAugust-20172017
Solutions for 5R110 worn input shaft splinesBrad GilbertSeptember-20172017
Torque Converter Welding 101Tim PrughOctober-20172017
Honda Trick or TreatTim PrughNovember-20172017
Identify Converter Components: 6 Key Features To Understand In Ford E40D, 4R100 & 5R110WEd LeeDecember-20172017
Converting an OE Cover to Heavy Duty Billet Design for the GM 4L60-EJerry WardJanuary-20162016
Say "Hello" to GM's JMDZTim PrughMarch-20162016
Properly Diagnose a 722.6 Shudder in Vehicles with MDS System EnginesEd LeeNovember-20162016
Just When You Thought You Knew the 6L80EJeff StuckDecember-20162016
4R70/75W Mystery Bearing NoiseEd LeeApril-20162016
Subaru CVT Lineartronic Torque Converter Ink Code 140, 170Rick MorrisJune-20162016
The Future Is Here...NowMike CargillJuly-20162016
Getting To Know the AS66RCNo AuthorAugust-20162016
Sweating The Small StuffJerry WardSeptember-20162016
Taper, Taper, TaperRick MorrisDecember-20162016
Times Are ChangingRaffi PilavjianJanuary-20152015
It Must Be the ConverterMartin BrooksFebruary-20152015
TCRA 2015 Late Model FailuresJeff StuckApril-20152015
Addressing Converter IssuesEd LeeApril-20152015
Pre-baking Clutch PistonsJerry WardMay-20152015
What's Old is New AgainBrad GilbertJune-20152015
Salvaging Allison 1000 StatorsTim PrughJuly-20152015
Rebuilding the 6R60Ed LeeAugust-20152015
Are We Getting A True Clutch Release Clearance MeasurementRick MorrisSeptember-20152015
It's Always the Little ThingsMike CargillOctober-20152015
Learning More About the 65RFEBrad GilbertNovember-20152015
Quickly measuring the bolt circleBrad GilbertApril-20142014
4T65-E 258mm piston deflectionEd LeeJune-20142014
First 6R80Brad GilbertJuly-20142014
Resurrecting Ford StatorsEd LeeAugust-20142014
Allison 1000 Converters - Identifying after the rebuildEd Lee/Tim PrughSeptember-20142014
Why Do We Have To Strive For Superior Quality?Rick MorrisOctober-20142014
VJCX, TMAX, and TMBX converter problems and fixesMike CargillNovember-20142014
Subaru CVTRick MorrisDecember-20142014

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