Transmission holding fixtures

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=Fixtures to hold automatic transmission for rebuild, inspection, storage.=
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==Overview==
 
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Fixtures to hold automatic transmissions for rebuild, inspection, or storage.
==GM transmissions==
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===Plastic bucket method===
 
===Plastic bucket method===
 
 
 
A very simple method of using a plastic 5 gallon bucket with a flexplate on top.
 
A very simple method of using a plastic 5 gallon bucket with a flexplate on top.
  
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Set the transmission case on top of the flexplate.
 
Set the transmission case on top of the flexplate.
 
  
 
[[file:Trans_holding_bucket02.jpg]]
 
[[file:Trans_holding_bucket02.jpg]]
  
 
===Purpose built stand===
 
===Purpose built stand===
 
 
Photo shows a Powerglide on a fixture that has pegs to slide into the hole for engine dowel pins.
 
Photo shows a Powerglide on a fixture that has pegs to slide into the hole for engine dowel pins.
  
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[[file:GM_trans_holder02.jpg]]
 
[[file:GM_trans_holder02.jpg]]
  
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==Ford automatics==
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==Ford Automatics holder==
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C-4 sits on old Mopar transmission case.
  
===Transmission case use===
 
  
C-4 trans sits on a broken Mopar case  for assembly
 
  
 
[[file:C4_trans_build.jpg]]
 
[[file:C4_trans_build.jpg]]
  
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=Engine stand used to hold transmission=
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==Engine stand used to hold transmission==
 
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In cases where work is being done on the valve body or tailshaft and access to the front pump inward isn't necessary, an ordinary engine stand works well. The transmission case is bolted to the engine stand as though it were an engine. The transmission can then be rotated if needed and is at a comfortable level to work on standing up.
 
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[[File:FORD_C-6_ON_ENGINE_STAND.jpg|thumb|Ford C-6 on engine stand]]
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In cases where work is being done on the valve body or tailshaft and access to the front pump inward isn't necessary, an ordinary engine stand works well. The transmission case is bolted to the engine stand as though it were an engine. The trans can then be rotated if needed and is at a comfortable level to work on standing up.
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It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the transmission and the engine stand to distribute the weight of the transmission from being concentrated at the bellhousing bolt holes.
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===Purpose-built fixture for engine stand===
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(The fixture below is currently under review due to safety concerns. Proceed with extreme caution. More [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Talk:Transmission_holding_fixtures HERE].)
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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.
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[[File:Weldment, Trans fixture iso.jpg ]]
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[[File:Weldment, Transmission fixture.jpg]]
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It's always a good idea to use large washers or plates having an equal thickness between the transmission and the engine stand to distribute the weight of the transmission from being concentrated at the bell housing bolt holes.
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[[File:FORD_C-6_ON_ENGINE_STAND.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Ford C-6 on engine stand]]
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[[category: Transmission]]
 
[[category: Transmission]]
[[Category: Good articles]]
 

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