TRNW-2: 10r80 torque converter stator loose

[Chris and Cathy Kershaw]

Thanks dan, talking to brad & reading a tcra article looks like this is
normal. My original converter the stator has .80 endplay, the recon is
.120. My understanding at this point is a thicker clutch lining will have
more endplay, thinner lining less endplay. That explains why the remans are
so “loose”compared to the 100,000 mile converter we are replacing.

On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM Dan Hogan via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net> wrote:

> Chris,
>
> This is normal and you need to install the torque converter like a 6T70
> with the bellhousing facing the ceiling to avoid damaging seals.  Do not
> install the converter the old-fashioned way.  It's not the same.
>
>
> Precision places a plastic plug inside to keep the stator from banging
> around prior to installation.  Sounds like transtar doesn't use a cap to
> secure?
>
> ---
>
>
> Dan Hogan
>
> Buster's Transmission Service
>
> https://busterstransmission.com
>
> 704.847.5321
> ------------------------------
> *From:* trnw2-bounces at trnw.net <trnw2-bounces at trnw.net> on behalf of
> Chris and Cathy Kershaw via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:33 PM
> *To:* Technical Discussion Forum <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Subject:* TRNW-2: 10r80 torque converter stator loose
>
> Group, we’ve installed dozens of recon 10r converters. In the past few
> months had 3 of these recon 10r80 converters where the stator falls side to
> side. Not just a little loose but falls so far off center the only way to
> install the converter would be bellhousing up.
>
> My salesman is replacing them so far but the plant is telling him this is
> normal, no problem found. I haven’t seen an original converter with near
> this much play in the stator. What are you guys seeing ? I have a video and
> pictures if anyone wants to see i can send it directly to you, the mailer
> kicked it back.
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