TCRA News

April 9, 2006

Mitsubishi bushing failures

Mitsubishi bushing failures As all readers have experienced, Mitsubishi torque converter failures are quite common due to low pump pressure. This is typical of most Mitsubishi […]
April 9, 2006

Early design bearing failure

Gm 298mm early design bearing failure Photo A Photo B Another popular topic frequently brought up by members is how to prevent premature bearing failure on […]
April 9, 2006

GM 4L80E

GM 4L80E Most commonly used in……1990 and newer GM and GMC trucks and vans Most common areas of concern should be……inspection of lockup piston, proper T.I.R. […]
April 9, 2006

4R100 frustrate rebuilders

4R100 converter continues to frustrate rebuilders A few rebuilders in the Northern part of the country seem to have one thing in common: Cold-weather morning clutch […]
April 9, 2006

Honda clutch failures

Honda clutch failures By now, several members have discussed problems with late-model Honda converter clutch failures and how to prevent them. Almost all Honda converter clutches […]
April 9, 2006

Converter slippage appears

Converter slippage appeared on rebuilt converter. Paul from A-1 Transmission in Florida asks about his torque converter on the Ford 4R100 transmission with a 7.3L Turbo […]
April 9, 2006

Hub failure

AXODE hub failure examined by the TCRA Example of copper brazing, and the detail that goes into to each unit. Example of copper brazing, and the […]
April 9, 2006

Clutch clearance and fluids.

Fords new torque converter requires special attention in the areas of clutch clearance and fluids. The TorquShift Transmission, or otherwise known as the 5R110W, is Ford’s […]