Damn those last ones look horrible.

 

Looks a little toasty!!!

 

So that third set controls which gear?

 

I cant believe they still look that good! and answered my question about the number of clutches.

 

I labeled what each set does above the picture. The writing on the towel is the order they come out of the trans. Well, the overdrive clutches are actually first but those look perfect since I never shift to OD under power.

-1st out of the trans controls 1st gear (forwards)
-2nd out of trans controls 3rd gear (directs)
-3rd out of trans controls 2nd gear (intermediates)

The intermediates always take the most beating in these transmissions. The last steel in that pack is actually bowed inward in the center from heat.

 

just wondering if your 80e had a rattling sound in 1st gear?

 

Nope, no rattling sound...

 

dang... is there a way to prevent this? command it to shift faster, better cooler , etc. ?

 

What kind of special tools did you have to get to do the removal/build?

 

Even with the burned clutches, 2nd gear still held ok, so even though it looks bad, it still worked. Pretty much any trans builder will tell you that they have never seen an 80e with intermediate clutches that look good. Pretty sure its just how the trans is designed its hard to move enough fluid quickly enough to apply the clutches fast enough so they dont slip.

No special tools...just a torx bit for the center case support bolt under the valve body and a small flat head screwdriver for some gentle prying.