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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    Well I finally finished tearing down all the HydraMatic transmissions. I took a picture of all the cases and parts I had to throw away...
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    Yes. This problem can be real serious. Hopefully adjusting the "modulator" will fix it. If not than you will need to get back into the...
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    There is an adjustment on the "Modulator" . Take off the vacuum line and you will see a small "straight" slot for a screwdriver. Turn...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    Got another question today about the front and rear clutch pack plates. I guess I never answered it, something else I forgot. Anyway...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    I was asked a question today about where I get my "new" clutch plates from. The answer is from private collections. "Fatsco" still has...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    Well I did it again !!!! I had the machine shop make-up some throttle valve shafts so I could replace all those bent ones, but I didn't...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    I have good days and bad days. That post was a bad day. Though it has been getting harder trying to keep a positive attitude about these...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    I was a commercial welder for 10 years. During that time I welded "steel", "aluminum" , "stainless steel" , and cast-iron" . The...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    Here's some information for people needing to check their pressures in the 303M. Hope this helps "Blake" .
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    This is just a "general" wake-up call to everyone in the military vehicle community. Our parts are old and getting older. Cast Iron in...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    On a sadder note, I know most of you know that "Tom Woldt" passed away a few months ago. He and I were working on finding parts for the...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    Since tearing down all these 303M HydraMatics I've come across several things of interest. The number one being what is the difference...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    Another thing I need to mention is when installing the rear band you need to "screw" down (tighten) the "band strut" all the way and...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    I'm in the process of rebuilding another 303M HydraMatic transmission. When I installed the rear pump discharge pipe, I noticed a small...
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    rustystud replied to the thread 303M HydraMatic rebuild.
    Today I'm giving out a little "tech" tip. I mentioned earlier how I'm reusing the four lip seals used in the reduction unit as they are...
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