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**Nima** · 05-23-2019, 07:39 PM

Hi:
I got a good deal on a low mileage 4L60e transmission but I don't have time or all other parts at this point. What is the best way to store it? The fluid was drained. Will keeping it this way hurt the internal?
Thanks

*YoungPup1977* · 06-20-2019, 07:03 PM

Keep moisture out of the trans, store it in a dry place. They sell plastic plugs that fit on the output shaft/tail housing and leave the TC in the front of the trans. best of luck!!

sweetk30 · 06-21-2019, 04:51 PM

i have a fresh reman 4l80-e that i had the local trans builder tear down and swap the tail shaft for me . he said for over 10 years old on a shelf in the shipping container it looked perfect inside .

so like said shelf it / plug it up / keep it fairly dry . when you do fire it up let it run a bit with the wheels off the ground after the fluid level is up to the mark and cycle it threw the gears no load on it . help get the clutches soaked in fluid if they drain off to much . otherwise run it .

05-23-2019, 07:39 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,169	Storing an auto transmission Hi: I got a good deal on a low mileage 4L60e transmission but I don't have time or all other parts at this point. What is the best way to store it? The fluid was drained. Will keeping it this way hurt the internal? Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

06-20-2019, 07:03 PM	#2
YoungPup1977 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: No longer here Posts: 1,000	Re: Storing an auto transmission Keep moisture out of the trans, store it in a dry place. They sell plastic plugs that fit on the output shaft/tail housing and leave the TC in the front of the trans. best of luck!!

06-21-2019, 04:51 PM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Storing an auto transmission i have a fresh reman 4l80-e that i had the local trans builder tear down and swap the tail shaft for me . he said for over 10 years old on a shelf in the shipping container it looked perfect inside . so like said shelf it / plug it up / keep it fairly dry . when you do fire it up let it run a bit with the wheels off the ground after the fluid level is up to the mark and cycle it threw the gears no load on it . help get the clutches soaked in fluid if they drain off to much . otherwise run it . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.



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