Editing Transmission holding fixtures

=Fixtures to hold  automatic transmission for rebuild, inspection, storage.=

==GM transmissions==

===Plastic bucket method===


A very simple method of using a plastic 5 gallon bucket with a flexplate on top.

[[file:Trans_holding_bucket01.jpg]]

Set the transmission case on top of the flexplate.


[[file:Trans_holding_bucket02.jpg]]

===Purpose built stand===

Photo shows a Powerglide on a fixture that has pegs to slide into the hole for engine dowel pins.

[[file:GM_trans_holder.jpg]]


This fixture can be attached to a bench or engine stand device. This design allows the trans case to be rotated during the reassembly process. Take care to make sure the bench or engine stand is stable enough to hold the weight as the trans is rotated

[[file:GM_trans_holder02.jpg]]


==Ford automatics==

===Transmission case use===

C-4 trans sits on a broken Mopar case  for assembly

[[file:C4_trans_build.jpg]]


===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand===

Universal fixture to use in existing engine stands; allows transmission to be rotated and pinned in position.  Made from readily available material, plate is match drilled and tapped for each transmission 'family', and transmission is secured using two bell housing bolts.  Allows full access to pump and valve body.

[[File:Weldment, Trans fixture iso.jpg ]]

[[File:Weldment, Transmission fixture.jpg]]

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