How To Make An 18 Automatic Into A 23 Automatique LSE

Hydro Motor

126.) Comparing Reverse/Forward Valves { Narrow Flat = Reverse / Wide Flat = Forward}
127.) Large Spring
128.) Forward Valve Body
129.) Small Spring
130.) Ball Bearing
131.) Metering Plug w/ "O"-Ring
132.) Large "O"-Ring
133.) 7/8" Hex Plug
134.) Installed
135.-140.) Ditto for Reverse Valve
141.) Relief Crossover Valve Inlet/Outlet and Tranny Fluid Drain Hole
142.- 144.) Allen Set Screw Plugs
145.) Installed

P.S. The Relief Crossover Valve Plugs are only temporary as I intend to use the Relief Crossover Valve

Next: The Hydro Cylinder Pistons Group

Hydro Motor Part 2

146.) Motor End Cap
147.) Centering Pilot
148.) Installed
149.) Hex Bolts
150.) Installed
151.) Motor Shaft
152.) Installed {Side/Top}
153.) Valve Plate
154.) Installed
155.) Shaft Retaining Clip
156.) Installed
157.) Cylinder Block, Piston/Slipper Assembly and Retaining Ring
158.) Installed {Top/Side}

Too many pics to complete motor assembly will add in next post.

P.S. All moving parts are greased or oiled during assembly. {Not Shown}

Hydro Motor Part 3

159.) Motor Housing without Bearing
160.) Bearing
161.) Installed
162.) Housing with Bearing
163.) Thrust {swash} Plate
164.) Installed
165.) Motor Housing to End Cap Gasket
166.) Installed
167.) Housing Installed
168.) Hex Bolts
169.) Retaining Clip {Snap Ring}
170.) Installed
171.) "O"-Ring
172.) Installed
173.) Housing Plate {Picture is a little off square, sorry}
174.) Installed
175.) Allen Socket Head Bolts
176.) Installed

Motor Assembly Complete

wow nice work............

Thanks Nappy, it took awhile for this post because I received the extended side panels back from the welder and had a go at finishing them. Then I had the hood that the paint sort of crinkled on and I also worked with it to resolve that until I sort of got tired of trying to rattle can without runs and some other issues, so I took a break to finish this Motor. I may have another go at the hood. The runs are slight but there, and there are a couple areas that have sort of cratered, not sure why.

Nice work, it will be better than new.

Thanks GT, I think so too.

Thought I would insert pics of the Cylinder Block, Piston/Slipper Assembly and Retaining Ring. I did not disassemble the one that I am using for this build; however, I had one that I did take apart so I am adding these pics just for reference. I job-lotted these all in step #157 above.

A.) Cylinder Block
B.) Retainer {Inner Flange toward Spring}
C.) Spring
D.) Washer {Small opening towards spring}
E.) Retaining Ring {Spirol Lock}
F.) Slipper Retainer
G.) Piston {Slipper} 9x (Must be returned to the same cylinder position)

Wow Mark, super nice. You probably know more than most about these hydros now.

Thanks Geno, Honestly it's been mostly learning as I go, I have watched some videos and read some info on rebuilds.