B&M 40263 SHIFT IMPROVER KIT - Manual (Page 7)

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Detent lever
spring
Forward
clutch tap
Left side of case
Detent spring bolt
Detent lever pin
Internal TV
lever
Manual valve
TV
plunger
Figure 7 Figure 8
Right side
of case
TV torsion spring in
separator plate V notch
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One of the shoulder bolts holds the
detent lever spring. Starting at the cen-
ter and working outward torque bolts to
80-100 lb.in. (9-11 Nm). If you do not
have a low range torque wrench, run
the bolts down until they stop (wrist
tight) then turn bolt an additional one
eighth (1/8) turn.
STEP 19. Position the TV torsion spring
against the separator plate ‘V’ notch(See
Fig. 7). The TV torsion spring pushes
the TV lever against the TV plunger.
Failure to position this spring prop-
erly will result in erratic shifting.
STEP 20. Make sure rubber grommet is
installed in the filter. Install the cork filter
gasket on filter using a dab of grease to
hold it in place (See Fig. 2.). Coat the filter
grommet with clean ATF and install filter
on valve body. Push the filter straight on
to avoid damaging the rubber grommet.
Install (3) M6x16 (0.63") bolts and torque
to 80-100 lb.in. (9-11 Nm).
STEP 23. Remove any old pan gasket
material from pan and case pan rail. Clean inside of pan with solvent. If you
recall what a mess draining the pan
was, you may want to install a B&M
Drain plug kit (80250) at this time.
Install the new pan gasket on the pan
and align the holes. Use grease or
petroleum jelly to help hold the gasket
in place during installation of pan. Place
pan up to case, align holes and install all
bolts finger tight. After all bolts have
been installed, torque bolts to 72-124
lb. in. (8-14 Nm). If the bolts are over
tightened the gasket will deform exces-
sively and lead to oil leaks.
STEP 21. Fill transmission with fresh
automatic transmission fluid to the full
mark on the dip stick. We recommend
B&M Trick Shift transmission fluid for
all applications, particularly for Street
Level applications. You will need ap-
proximately 6 to 8 quarts.
TV Linkage Adjustment
STEP 22. TV Linkage Adjustment:
Normally the TV linkage does not
need to be adjusted after installing
the valve body. Proper installation of
this kit will not change the setting of
the linkage (follow instruction proce-
dures). The linkage normally requires
adjustment only when the transmis-
sion has been removed and is rein-
stalled in the vehicle or when there is
a new carburetor or throttle body in-
stalled. We recommend, however,
performing a Line and TV pressure
check to check whether or not the TV
Linkage is properly adjusted (See Oil
Pressure Chart). If the pressure
check indicates TV linkage adjust-
ment is required see the TV linkage
adjustment section on the following
pages. The pressure test will also
give you a good indication of the
transmissions condition.
STEP 23. Inspect the transmission
for leaks with engine running. Lower
vehicle and check fluid level again
adjusting level as required. Test drive
vehicle and recheck for leaks while
transmission is hot.
Direct clutch tap
TV pressure tap
Line pressure tap