Penn Yan transmission

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  1. Bilito
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    Hi all, newbie here
    Just got a 1980 penn yan explorer with a 351 and it has what I think is a velvet drive tranny.

    Two questions, well three actually
    How can I ID the tranny?
    I can turn the prop by hand if it is in any gear is that supposed to happen?
    I see there are what appears to be some water lines running to the tranny I assume they are to cool it down???

    The motor is bad and we plan to overhaul it so I have never seen it run, just want to know what is what
     
  2. gonzo
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    There should be an ID plate with the model and reduction ratio riveted to it. On that engine you most likely have a 71. The clutches are hydraulic so there is little friction when the engine is not running-they are disengaged. There are water lines in the back to cool it. A rebuild kit is less than $180.00. If you have everything out, might as well put new clutches and seals.
     
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    Thanks for the tranny info, where on the tranny should I find that ID plate? I am pretty handy is that rebuild a DIY deal?
    Not 100% sure if we have to pull the motor yet, going one step at a time.
     
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  5. Bilito
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    How do you check it once I get the motor going to see if needs a rebuild or not. The oil looks clean and does not smell
     
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    It shouldn't slip but engage rapidly and you can check the oil pressure at one of the taps on the top.
     
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    You mean hydraulic lines going to a cooler....
     
  8. Bilito
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    What to do

    I have the motor and tranny out and sitting on a dolly. I plan to send the motor out to be rebuilt. What should I look at on the tranny. What can go wrong with it??

    the tranny is attached to a bell housing, do I take the tranny off the bell housing? will anything fall off doing that?

    Bilito
     
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    How about a photo?
     
  10. gonzo
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    The bell housing is an adaptor to be able to bolt it to the engine. Get the manual and it will be easier to understand the transmission.
     
  11. Bilito
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    Changing Tranny oil

    How do you change the oil in my velvet drive, I don't see a drain anywhere.
     
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    The line that goes to the bottom has to be disconnected. There should be a screen with a spring there too
     
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    broke the hose removing it

    Cooler hoses have been on a long time and one rusted end fitting broke in removal. How much pressure is in those lines???? I am thinking to get a pair of braided metal flex hoses.
     

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    What is the pressure ???

    How much pressure is in the cooler lines??????
     
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