A440F Help

[Keithn]

My 88 FJ62 transmission began slipping and knowing that others have unsuccessfully tried to rebuild theirs, I decided to give it a shot. I purchased to 36264E FSM specifically for the A440F. It was very important. I purchased a Transtar full rebuild kit. I also sent the Torque Converter (TC) out to be remanufactured. The internal rebuild was straight forward. The Valve Body (VB) was tedious but doable. Once everything was reassembled here are my results:

Low Gear & Reverse – These work better than ever. They go into gear quickly and the pressure builds immediately and the cruiser will move up and back on the road.

2nd Gear – Initially this seemed to be the same as Low Gear, pressures build immediately and the cruiser would move forward. But for some reason now something feels locked. I am not sure what happed to become locked.

3rd & Drive – These do not seem to work at all. There is no feeling of pressure being built-up like in Low & Reverse. There is some slight movement but not very much.

I have had some conversations with others and their feelings are that I still have issues with the VB. I have also heard that I should replace the VB springs. These are supposed to be key in creating the correct balance of pressure. Any suggestions?

I believe because Low and Reverse seem to be working correctly the oil pump and TC are working correctly. Is this a fair assumption?

I would appreciate any guidance or suggestion that will help me get my cruiser back on the road.

Thanks for your help.

Best regards,
Keith

 

[kevinmrowland]

Hey Keith,
Welcome to Mud.
Now that you are here, I am going to direct you to another place (but stick around for the fun)
The only folks I know of who have some info on the 440 hang out on the yahoo 3FE group.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/3FE/
It is not as easy to navigate or search as mud, but there is a wealth of info pertaining to the 3FE + 440.
Try posing you concerns over there.
Good luck,
Kevin R.

 

[tonkota]

Hey Keith,
Welcome to Mud.
Now that you are here, I am going to direct you to another place (but stick around for the fun)
The only folks I know of who have some info on the 440 hang out on the yahoo 3FE group.
3FE : Toyota 3FE group (FJ62, '91-92 FJ80)
It is not as easy to navigate or search as mud, but there is a wealth of info pertaining to the 3FE + 440.
Try posing you concerns over there.
Good luck,
Kevin R.

I thought he posted over there?

 

[overhanger]

I thought he posted over there?

Yes, he did, A Ron but Kevin wouldn't know that as he doesn't hang there anymore - he's too busy in the laboratory developing goodies for us!
It will be interesting what replies Keith gets here - it's a tough subject.

 

[billmc]

My guess is that valve bodies really need need to be rebuilt in clean room conditions that your average shop or home mechanic just can't acheive. With the tolerances involved, a hair or the slightest bit of detritus is going to gum up the works. I bet if Keith could gain access to such a place, don the white suit, hat and scrub up, I bet he could redo it successfully.

Bill

 

[Keithn]

Thanks for the support! I did post on 3FE, but did not get much information that was helpful. It looks as if there is not a lot technical information on the A440F. I also tried to contact Rodney through the "Ask Orto" e-mail help, but to this point I have not received a response. I will try the payment option through Wholesale Autmatic Transmissions. I am also contemplating to drop the VB and go through it again in a cleaner evironment as suggested. I have also determined that the VB springs are available for sale through Toyota. I have also heard that these should be replaced. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Best regards,
Keith

 

[RockDoc]

Keith, you have a PM.