KENT MOORE TOOLS J TOOLS NEEDED 4l80E REBUILD
12-23-2011, 01:54 PM
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I made an engine stand adaptor... not too bad if you have a cop saw and welder 
Just pick up some square tubing, pipe, and all-thread. I forget the size of the pipe... but measure your engine stand ID. I got my pipe from Home Depot... actually its galvanized steel conduit.
Some old pics
Just pick up some square tubing, pipe, and all-thread. I forget the size of the pipe... but measure your engine stand ID. I got my pipe from Home Depot... actually its galvanized steel conduit.Some old pics
12-23-2011, 05:07 PM
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Jake is right on... if your mechanically inclined enough to build an 80e then you can get around the not needed tools.. I literally tack welded a few fixtures and homemade every tool needed to build it with no more than some metal strips around the shop. I bought no tool at all in building an 80e.
12-23-2011, 05:33 PM
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BTW FWIW GM had 4L80E Service tool kit. This came in a blue crate and came with the main hand tool's to rebuild a 4L80E. I have seen them go for as much as $500 complete on ebay but recently there were 2 kits that sold in the 300-400 range.
Kent moore J-39225 = 4L80E Service tool kit
Kent moore J-39225 = 4L80E Service tool kit
You should really only need the OD lip seal installers. If you use bonded pistons in the direct and forward you can install them without any tools.
The newer units use sealing rings made of graphite impregnated composite material and no tools needed for those either.
The turbine shaft sealing rings can be installed using electrical tape for a sizer. Universal tool....
I have home made trans holding fixtures that we use, but if only doing one unit you can get by with something less fancy.
The newer units use sealing rings made of graphite impregnated composite material and no tools needed for those either.
The turbine shaft sealing rings can be installed using electrical tape for a sizer. Universal tool....
I have home made trans holding fixtures that we use, but if only doing one unit you can get by with something less fancy.
Is that the one you are going to sell me so I can sell you the 4x4 output shaft and tail shaft?
Thanks for all of your replies and research. This looks like it is going to be a great thread. Keep them coming. 1FastBrick PM me if you are looking to get rid of the service tool kit.
12-23-2011, 05:38 PM
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I made an engine stand adaptor... not too bad if you have a cop saw and welder Just pick up some square tubing, pipe, and all-thread. I forget the size of the pipe... but measure your engine stand ID. I got my pipe from Home Depot... actually its galvanized steel conduit.
Some old pics
Just pick up some square tubing, pipe, and all-thread. I forget the size of the pipe... but measure your engine stand ID. I got my pipe from Home Depot... actually its galvanized steel conduit.Some old pics
(what isn't from HF) but it was strong. That will put it to use. I'm glad I didn't take it to the dump. Only problem is I just sold the damn welder.
12-23-2011, 06:26 PM
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You probally won't find that part number any were because it was discontinued. but Since I have a catalog from 05 that I took from a tool guy that was going out of buissness I can look that stuff up. I also watch ebay regularly for Intresting items like that.
