TRNW-2: A518 46RE 47 RE 48RE FWD Check Ball

[jbockus at hiwaay.net]

I've only seen the steel ball in the reverse circuit, torlon in the 
forward. I use the torlon in all locations.

On 2025-04-10 11:16 am, Healy Powertrain via trnw2 wrote:
> Hi Gear Wizards!
> 
> Whats y'all opinion on what material Check Ball to use in a 46/47/48RE
> model transmission in the Forward Circuit?  OE they all come with a
> steel ball in FWD and Reverse.
> 
>  Im aware there's a TSB on using a Torlon Check Ball in the reverse
> circuit where its common to wear the Seperator Plate.
> 
> Would it be safe to use a Torlon Check Ball in the Forward Circuit?
> Theres some units coming in lately where the Forward has worn into the
> Seperator plate more as usual, not as much as with the Reverse
> location, but where the Sep plate is still re-useable.
> 
> Thanks for any feedback!
> 
> Marcel Verwijmeren
> 
> Healy Powertrain
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