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Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by T. R. Quick » Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:58 pm

Is it necessary to presoak linings in oil before they are riveted to bands or can I do it afterwards before I reinstall them ?
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:27 pm

I soak mine after lining installation.
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by T. R. Quick » Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:46 pm

Makes more sense to do it then. It would be a mess trying to rivet it to band presoaked
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by speedytinc » Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:49 pm

I soak them after installing.
Leave bands on the loose side.
Pour 2 quarts of oil on them over an hour or 2 time period. (1/4 quart per pour)
Let soak over night (minimum) before running the motor.
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by JohnH » Mon Jul 17, 2023 6:20 pm

I find it much easier to install the rivets if the linings are pre-soaked for cotton linings.
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by Mopar_man » Mon Jul 17, 2023 6:44 pm

I let mine soak in oil in a 5 gal bucket overnight.
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Jul 17, 2023 6:46 pm

I soak mine for a couple days in a big Dutch pot before they go into the engine/trans.
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by Allan » Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:55 pm

I rivet them to the bands and then soak them before installation.

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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:45 pm

I install the linings then soak overnight in neatsfoot oil. Just because that was the recommendation in the era. Any thoughts as to why neatsfoot oil is/was preferable to motor oil ? I have always had good service from cotton linings by doing so.
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Re: Presoaking linings for transmission bands

Post by Cordes_jeff » Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:43 pm

I Install them dry in the car. Pour some oil down them once installed. Never had a problem.
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