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Transmission Line pressure

Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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I have a odd question. What is the pressure in the transmission lines? When I do my trans swap I'm going to replace the rusted lines with braided lines. I know the fittings are 3/8" but I need to know what pressure I should get the line rated for.
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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According to the ATSG manual.

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P,R,N 79-101
D4,D3,D2 74-86
D1 146-187

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P,R,N 223-271
D4,D3,D2 167-203
D1 146-187
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wow that in the cooler lines wow. AN- line it is
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I've seen them go OVER 300 PSI on a full throttle in Reverse!!
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who goes full throttle in Reverse. ha but I do know now I need at least 300
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Originally Posted by Nighthwk12
who goes full throttle in Reverse. ha but I do know now I need at least 300
I few of us have been known to do stuff like that from time to time!!
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