celticwarlock
Active Member
Mine also had a noisy reverse pump when cold (though I always warmed it up before moving it, I knew it was a lurking issue) and some odd noises that would echo from the bell housing once in a great while. I figured if I waited until it failed completely before rebuilding it, I may not get my money out of it. Incidentally, I maintained it very well (proper fluid and filter change every 30K) and drove it carefully, though after it was opened up, I could tell from the design that a regular band adjustment should help keep the band anchor properly seated on the stud. It seems that would make this sort of mishap rather unlikely, unless the anchor should snap (it appears to be made of cast iron). When I have a few nickels to rub together, I might invest in one of those nifty titanium ones just in case. Though I know my $ was well spent, I cannot help but wonder how far that trans would have gone had I elected to repair only what was broken. After getting a look at its innards, it am inclined to believe that the 46RE and its companions can be pretty stout, so long as the weak points are well understood and kept in mind. It is based upon the legendary 727, after all.
