The transmission has been resuscitated, but I have no idea if I've yet heard the truth. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> When I picked it up, I asked one of the techs what they found.... his answer was that the tech that did the rebuild found about 10 check balls in the valve body where there should only have been about 6. Needless to say, I was a little concerned to hear that answer since I took pictures of the valve body on disassembly and (I think) put everything back just as it was. Not satisfied, I called the shop owner who told me that they found that there was a missing ball and spring. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Huh? Same concern. He suggested that maybe someone had assembled the transmission incorrectly before I did the rebuild and I copied their mistakes? Since that transmission looked untouched when I got it from the junkyard, I doubt that as well. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> He said he couldn't find a manual on that transmission anywhere, but was confident they had it working correctly.... Really? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> He also said I had hooked up the vent line incorrectly... that it shouldn't go directly to the t-case (the tranny had built a vacuum and sucked t-case gear oil into the transmission).... he just cut the hose in the middle. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> I explained that was the OE method.... he said it didn't matter, they should be separate.... so I said, I agreed it would be better, but asked how I should keep water out of either in a submerged crossing.... he then volunteered to run longer vent lines to a higher point. There's an issue with the shift linkage - don't think it's installed right, but I'll straighten that out. At least it seems to be shifting ok and has a warranty. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Meanwhile, I'm not sure what the Hell happened. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Cruise rpms have dropped about 200, so maybe it was slipping before.

Back to the blower...... installed the new double bearing pulleys and test drove it.... that took care of the serpentine belt issue..... the belt is now running perfectly with no wobbles.... I think I'll install another one of those 90mm aluminum double bearing pulleys as the blower idler to get more wrap on the alternator and blower pulleys - don't really need it, but I like the way they look <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />:


Made some adjustments on the fuel pressure and eliminated the lean flat spot at boost transition <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />..... still playing with the rate-of-gain to find the sweet spot on full throttle. It's showing a solid 5psi of boost now and I can't seem to hold it under 75mph on the highway.... it's where it wants to cruise. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Before I go any higher, I want to drive it and get really familiar with cause and effect on the regulator/mixture combinations.

Frank