There is a thread on peach parts that documents a 722.? rebuild, either a .3 or a .4. Rebuild kit was only $150 or so, and the ATSG rebuild manual was sufficient. I think the fellow fabricated any special tools he needed from wood, his first time into an auto trans, and all it took was loads of time and patience.
Simple Green and a power washer will clean it right up. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 26, 2019 1:15:15 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >I'm getting some of the projects ahead whittled down so I am beginning >to think more about replacing the dead trans in the 81 240D. I have a >used trans from Kaleb that is supposed to be good. However the seals >are old and so are all rubber parts. I think I should put in new seals > >for sure. If it were you, would you try to replace all orings, seals >and other rubber parts? Would you replace the clutch packs? It >probably makes sense to replace B2 piston and K3 spring. > >Where would you source oring and clutch pack parts from? ( seals and >B2/k3 are known) > >What else is rubber besides seals and orings? > >What is the best way to clean up the outside of the case before >starting? > >What are the pitfalls of trying to work on an auto trans without books >or prior training? I've done manual trans before. > >Would it be easier to install 4 speed, flywheel. pedals and >driveshaft? Having salvaged the petals from Mao's 240D, I can attest >that it is not easy to swap petals, and the clutch master. I'm >thinking >it will be less labor to reseal the 722.3 than to try to convert to >manual. > >What do all y'all think? > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com > >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
