I will do a little write up on it when I get to it next week. It looks simple enough. I do have to remove the valve body but it probly need to be cleaned out anyways.

 

That'll be nice!

 

Ok, I got to thinking and I feel bad, this may entail a little more finese than I originally thought.

The OD band needs to be on top of the pin...so the pin pushes it tight. When you take the pin out, the band will move back some. So you probably need to find a way (maybe a small mechanic pick) to hold the band from falling too far back (past the hole the servo pin goes in). Then quick put the new one in.

Normally this is done with the transmission out, and it is extremely extremely easy to do and know its sitting correct.

If you want to keep the transmission in, it will require alot more finese, but I think possible...even if unorthodox. I would get a few mechanic picks that have different angles to them.

 

Here is a video (go to about 40-45min) of the guy installing the OD band. Thus will help you understand what you're doing.

 

I found a really thorough write-up and saw how to hold the band in place while I drop the servo out. It really shouldnt be awful but I should be able to handle it no problem.

 

Ok, good. I've always pulled my tranny and forgot you were leaving it in. And I'm also just a shade tree mechanic. Going on rebuild #2 this week...first time it failed, sorta. Hopefully this time it takes.

Let me know the result. I'm really eager to see if that works.

 

I will do it. They just shipped it today so hopefully the flood waters will recede and I will get a chance to fix the trans.

 

The man in the video is an excellent teacher. It's flooded where you are?

 

Yessir. Georgetown SC. I was in a kayak taking a picture of my dock from my yard.

 

Damn man, where is your truck in all this mess? Hope it recedes quickly.