TH400 casing cracked
Hey guys,
so, I wanted to start to rebuild my TH400, which has been going on for a while, until I checked the case to make sure it was usable and found a crack along the side. Very small. I tried to take a picture but it won't appear. Anyhow, the crack isn't old, as it is totally clean. No ATF had passed by so it must have happend since taking it apart. Water will pass through it, so it is not just a cast error or so. Result: case is dead. I just dont know how it happend. The case has been sitting on the bellhousing end since taking it apart in the same position. It hasn't fallen over. Oddly, it seems that the TH400 case seems to be prone to cracking. At least several V8 cast cases have cracks. Not in the same area. So I was wondering: is mine a one off? And why would it happen with no load inside and totally clean? |
Small cracks are safe to weld.
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Originally Posted by Segfault
(Post 2084899)
Small cracks are safe to weld.
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Well, it depends where it is and what's inside of casing. If it is just the wall I'd still say it can be welded. Maybe not a DIY job, better see a specialist.
As for reasons, dunno. Here in Louisiana we have plenty of voodoo witches, evil eye, you know. Some of them may be migrated to Germany after Merkel invited more folks to Germany. |
I've already found some cheapish transmissions I can take apart. Welding would be possible, but I am worried about it carrying on. I would assume it is a stress crack, due to the position and way it is cracking...
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If you can find a new case, I'd definitely go with that. Who knows why it has cracked, temperature changes and age? Possibly an inclusion in the casing that was a stress raiser?
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Originally Posted by Jagboi64
(Post 2084918)
If you can find a new case, I'd definitely go with that. Who knows why it has cracked, temperature changes and age? Possibly an inclusion in the casing that was a stress raiser?
Just wanted to highlight that a transmission fluid leak MAY well be a cracked case... Not always just a leak in a gasket :D |
Too bad you are in Europe! I have a NEW-IN-BOX (crate) THM400 (3L80) for the 5.3 liter V12.(EBC3654N)
The dealer I worked at was going to throw it in the trash but the parts manager asked me if I wanted it. Still in the wood crate with the steel bands. I've had it several decades and still can't find a use for it?? Shipping would be cost prohibitive. bob |
Originally Posted by motorcarman
(Post 2084938)
Too bad you are in Europe! I have a NEW-IN-BOX (crate) THM400 (3L80) for the 5.3 liter V12.(EBC3654N)
The dealer I worked at was going to throw it in the trash but the parts manager asked me if I wanted it. Still in the wood crate with the steel bands. I've had it several decades and still can't find a use for it?? Shipping would be cost prohibitive. bob |
Originally Posted by motorcarman
(Post 2084938)
Shipping would be cost prohibitive.
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If a large truck shows up I can load the crate onto it.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...087220719e.jpg bob |
Originally Posted by motorcarman
(Post 2084985)
If a large truck shows up I can load the crate onto it.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...087220719e.jpg bob |
Originally Posted by Daim
(Post 2084895)
Oddly, it seems that the TH400 case seems to be prone to cracking. At least several V8 cast cases have cracks. Not in the same area. So I was wondering: is mine a one off? And why would it happen with no load inside and totally clean? |
Originally Posted by icsamerica
(Post 2086086)
yes, they are... You have a few options. I would drill it out and alumafix it. If it's an 11MM crack drill it out to 13mm, clean and weld it up with alumafix or some other low temp aluminum braze. If the crack spreads during the drill or welding process then you need a new case. If its take the weld and no cracking re-appears metal finish the repair and carry on.
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Now what I think of mine ... I believe I tossed it away after installing the manual. It was taking up space and no-one wanted it.
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Originally Posted by Daim
(Post 2086140)
It's about 10 cm (4"l long)...
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Originally Posted by icsamerica
(Post 2086181)
still fixable... you will have to drill a 5/16 hole at each end of the crack. Then grind a slot where the crack is and fill with weld. Might work...might not. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by segfault
(Post 2084906)
here in louisiana we have plenty of voodoo witches, evil eye, you know. Some of them may be migrated to germany after merkel invited more folks to germany.
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I think ISO is on it. One of the beauties of alloy parts is that they can be welded.
Drill the holes, grind the groove. And TIG!! Cast iron can be welded, but not as simple and not always successful. Check the beautiful seams in after market alloy radiators. But, if a good case is available at a reasonable price, that is the way. The welder wants $'s as well.... My son welded up a busted case in a little B&S one lung engine. Thrown con rod. powered ride on mower. Mow deck bit the dust. Steel eaten by rust. Nw a little tractor… Carl |
Originally Posted by JagCad
(Post 2087722)
I think ISO is on it. One of the beauties of alloy parts is that they can be welded.
Drill the holes, grind the groove. And TIG!! Cast iron can be welded, but not as simple and not always successful. Check the beautiful seams in after market alloy radiators. But, if a good case is available at a reasonable price, that is the way. The welder wants $'s as well.... My son welded up a busted case in a little B&S one lung engine. Thrown con rod. powered ride on mower. Mow deck bit the dust. Steel eaten by rust. Nw a little tractor… Carl New case is already ordered... |
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