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

[Wayne]

I’ve used torlon in more than I can count, not one had an issue.
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> On Apr 10, 2025, at 12:20 PM, jbockus--- via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net> wrote:
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> 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
>> Driveline Solutions
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