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303M HydraMatic rebuild

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Nice looking welds...
I had to learn welding during my apprenticeship training back in the day. Then years later I worked as a professional welder for 10 years in the Marine Fishing industry. I was also running a transmission repair shop out of my garage at nights. Oh to be young and strong again with all that energy !
 

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I had to learn welding during my apprenticeship training back in the day. Then years later I worked as a professional welder for 10 years in the Marine Fishing industry. I was also running a transmission repair shop out of my garage at nights. Oh to be young and strong again with all that energy !
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Yes Sir. I had a pair of welders that I worked with back in the early 80's. They taught me a lot. I spent many hours learning. Yessir, at 65 myself I am starting to slow down a little...
 

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Today I installed the reduction housing. That new crane I built made installing this housing a breeze !
Without it, I would have had to use a "cherry picker" or had another person help me. That housing is heavy !
001.JPGMy hand is healing up after my thumb injection last Monday. That shot hurt !

003.JPGMake sure you use guide bolts to align the housing. Plus they help to hold the gasket in place. No trying to move the gasket after the housing is on.

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007.JPGThe housing has landed !

008.JPGAfter all the bolts are installed, make sure you install the rear pump oil filter, using a new gasket.

009.JPG As you can see, I've been using stainless steel "Serrated Flanged" bolts for all my external fasteners. At least where I can. They have a superior holding power over regular bolts and lockwashers.
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