what resource is best for rebuilding a chevy 350 transmission for 73 el camino. i have never done this before

Answer 1

They look more intimidating then they are.
Go to an auto parts store and get a Haynes, Chilton's, Or Motor manual for around $15. you will get all the info you will need.
PS if you get a forward drum from a Buick you can add an extra clutch and wave washer to your low and reverse clutch pack,
thus turning it into what some tranny shops refer to as a TH375

A shift improver kit is also a good idea too.

Answer 2

there isn't a good enough resource to guide you through this procedure,,I'm sure you don't have the tools to do it with,,not many people do,,one of the presses alone cost over 400 bucks to do the clutch pack with,,i own a repair shop,,and have been doing this for 36 yrs,,and i barely have enough of the needed tools to do it with,,and as far as a good information source there really isn't any,,your going to waste a lot of money doing this,,and be really mad at your self at the end of it all,,I'm telling you the truth,,transmissions are the hardest thing on a vehicle to rebuild,,if the casing has been hot on it,,it may be warped,,and will not hold up once you build it,,this is something only a transmission shop could tell you,not every transmission is build-able,,sometimes they get ruined from being too hot,,if your is build-able,,its going to take you a lot of time to do it,,and its probably not going to work well,,unless you get some experienced help with it,,all i can do is wish you good luck with it,i hope this help,s.

Answer 3

Your best resource for that will be a transmission shop like AAMCO or Cottman. The turbo hydromatic 350 transmission is not that expensive to rebuild and you'll have a good warranty on it. It is a great unit to learn to build on, but if you haven't done it before, believe me it's worth it to take it to a professional to have it done right the first time and have a warranty in case something fails!!

Answer 4

if you have never rebuilt a tranny before dont start now it is the hardest job you will ever come across on a carit is to much involved and no book goes that far in detail on the rebuild

Answer 5

HI,AFTER REBUILDING UNCOUNTABLE TH350S ,I WOULD RECOMEND A GOOD BOOK SUCH AS HP BOOKS# HP 511 -TURBO HYDRAMATIC 350 HANDBOOK AT MOST BOOKSTORES SUCH AS BORDERS (UNDER 20 BUCKS ) .EVEN EBAY HAS REBUILD DVDS LIKE ITEM #320026768902.I STRESS CLUTCH PLATE CLEARANCES +ENDPLAY CLEARANCE(.005-.020") AS VERY IMPORTANT IN A SUCCESSFUL REBUILD .I BUY MOST OF MY PARTS FROM A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE -TRANSTAR (YOU MAY HAVE TO ASK A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO PHONE IN YOUR ORDER AS THEY DO NOT SELL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC..THEY HAVE GOOD PRICES (DELUXE TH350 KIT ,NO CHEAP PARTS,RAYBESTOS OR BORG WARNER CLUTCHES,FILTER,BAND,STEELS,GASKET AND RUBBER KITS,SEAL RINGS ... ABOUT 75 BUCKS ).THEY ALSO CAN GET SPECIALTY REBUILDING TOOLS THAT WILL MAKE THE JOB GO MUCH EASIER.PATIENCE WILL BE YOUR BEST TOOL OF ALL.GOOD LUCK,THEY AREN'T VERY DIFFICULT .JM

Answer 6

If any one charges you more than$300 for rebuilding this trans go find another rebuilder cause unless you want to waste a tranny trying to figure it out let a pro do it as us engine rebuilders let he tranny rebuilders do trannys

Answer 7

I've gone as far as installing a b&m shift kit. Try summit racing, they have the kits and parts
www.summitracing.com

Answer 8

Try to buy a rebuilt kit from summit.com it depends what your looking for.Or go to google.com or ask geeves..Good Luck

Answer 9

GO TO YOUR LOCAL SALVAGE YARD ESPECIALLY IF YOU CAN FIND ONE WHO SPECIALIZES IN YOUR VEHICLE. SALVAGE YARDS WILL TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT WILL AND WHAT WILL NOT WORK THEY HAVE ALL OF THE BOOKS AND WILL PROBABLY SAVE YOU TIME TROUBLE AND MOST OF ALL MONEY.