How to install a manual valvebody in a chevrolet 700R4 transmission

"aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe" (emaxxbl)
04/12/2019 at 20:15 • Filed to: None

Step 1: inspect the package

Step 2: install new sticker onto toolbox

Step 3: remove the old valvebody and find david bowie inside. (thx monkeepuzzle)

Step 4: install the new valvebody

Step 5: drop the rod connecting the shift mechanism to the valvebody into the bowels of the transmission

Step 6: remove the front pump to get access to the dropped rod

Step 7: realize it is now dark outside.

Step 8: shitpost on the internet.

Step 9: Profit????

Urambo Tauro > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe
04/12/2019 at 22:41

Step 5: drop the rod connecting the shift mechanism to the valvebody into the bowels of the transmission

GAH!

Step 9: “oh, I dropped it because it’s the wrong part!”

Step 10:

Step 11: “THIS IS THE SAME DAMN BOX I SENT BACK.”

Step 12:

Step 13: “AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGH!!”

Step 14: Why doesn’t it fucking work?

Step 15: Negotiation

Step 16: “Do a manual valve body, they said. It’s easy, they said.”

Step 17: Acceptance

Step 18: “ WHY WON’T THE SHIFTER LINE UP!?”

Step 19:

Step 20:

Step 20.5: ANGER

Step 20.6: Proceed directly to acceptance

Step 21: “Man, swapping to a 4 speed manual was the best idea I ever had.”