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HOW WE BUILD OUR TORQUE
CONVERTERS
We first start with
teardown and inspection. We open the converter on our lathe to
expose the inner parts of the converter.
 
We then wash all parts in our aqueous
cleaner, no solvents.
We then disassemble the converter for
brazing of the turbine fins.
We assemble the converter with new parts
needed including precision machining of various parts to achieve
the correct build height and stall in the converter. We have
Warner/Swasey and Le Blond lathes for teardown and precision
machining with trained personnel on all machines we use.
 
We bond the clutches using our high
temperature bonding system.
Then we reassemble the converter checking
height once more and clearance of the clutch piston to cover.
The converter then goes to our automated welding system which is
capable of .001” tolerances. We set up the welder to produce as
true as possible the hub to pilot alignment.
After the converter cools, we then air
check for any leaks after welding. We pump in 120 PSI of air
to insure there are no leaks that would require the
transmission to be removed again after filling.
After air check, we computer balance the
converter. The reason for this is to keep vibrations down and
to insure the longevity of the converter. No one else in the
southwest has balancing capabilities for torque converters.
The converter is then painted and put in
stock or installed in your vehicle.
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WE ARE THE ONLY
ALLISON CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION SHOP IN YUMA
Do
you own a Chevrolet or GMC pickup with the
Allison LCT1000 Transmission or a diesel pusher
motor-home or a motor-home with the Workhorse
chassis with an 8.1 Liter engine with an Allison
Transmission in it? Then we are here for your
needs from service to complete rebuilds
including High Performance diesel applications.
We
are your Allison Transmission experts from the
1000/2000 series all the way up to the 7000
series Allison Transmissions. We service even
the old and reliable 500/600 series in your
older buses and maintenance vehicles. From
minor repairs and service to complete rebuilds,
Team Ramco can handle the job with our 50,000
lb. lift that can handle most vehicles. We have
the latest scanning tools required to properly
diagnose your vehicles “check engine light” or
“check transmission light” with the latest
updates from Allison.
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Chevrolet/GMC/Allison
transmissions/converters
All of our heavy duty
converters are brazed for strength and
versatility. Most GM units come loose and break
the internals of the converter. We braze them
to keep this from happening. We use Billet
covers and pistons for added strength and
longevity.
Brazed Chevy Turbine
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 <---Broken Chevy
When most components in a
converter come apart, they tend to destroy the
converter abruptly. When they come apart they
will take out the transmission costing you a
complete rebuild so we suggest some
Preventative Maintenance by installing one of
our Billet converters before you lose your
entire transmission. When you install one
of our Billet converters, you can expect a
payback of 1-3 mile per gallon improvement in
your vehicles fuel economy.
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Dodge Billet
Dodge
Transmissions/Converters
The transmission/converter
in your Dodge was designed to fail after
warranty. The cover has a tendency to bend and
flex at the mounting tabs. This causes an
uneven wear of the lock up clutch assembly. The
factory clutch is .032” thick while our improved
clutch made of a blend of Kevlar and Hi-Carbon
materials is .066” thick. Our clutches grab
better when warm and far exceed the factory
materials. This has all been approved through
racing and Hi Performance applications. We use
new dampener springs that increase strength for
hi-torque applications from your Cummins diesel
engines. We down stall the converter to use the
low end torque of your diesel engine for
improved fuel economy.
The Dodge valvebody kit is
designed to enhance the shift qualities of your
Billet converter and help with the increase in
miles per gallon of your vehicle. The kit
consists of springs and valves that are
installed in your valvebody. We also offer a
new Billet governor Pressure solenoid kit for
the Dodges. These replace the faulty setup in
your transmission that so often causes your
truck to go into limp mode operation of your
transmission.
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FORD Powerstroke Transmissions/Converter
The Ford diesels have the
same design defects as the Chevy and Dodges,
where the bottom cover has a tendency to bend
and flex at the mounting tabs. This is
corrected with our Billet converter setup for
your Ford. We hand braze the turbine fins,
install bearings where washers were installed at
the factory and down stall the converter for
improved fuel economy and performance. With the
Pump and Valvebody package, you have the best
possible setup for your transmission.
Now available is a Billet converter for your
F-150’s, Expeditions, Excursions with the 4.6L,
5.4L and V-10 engines. The same quality and
construction techniques are used in the building
of our Billet converters for the smaller Ford
applications including an anti-balloon plate for
hi-output applications.
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Air Checking
 After
each converter is welded we pump 120 psi into it
to check for any leaks it may have. We do this
to help not only ourselves but to help guarantee
that you won't have a problem with these
converters.
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Balancing
After the converter has
been welded and air checked we then computerize
balance them. The reason we do this is to help
with keeping vibrations down and to ensure the
longevity of the converter. Here in yuma , AZ we
are the only one within 100 miles to have this
for the converters.
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Billet Cover
 The
billet cover comes as a one piece billet cover.
The covers all come standard with grade 8 nhra
approved bolts. Then for you guys who have motor
plates not a problem we can set you right up
with the proper adapters that come included with
the converter.
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Racing Converters
 We
offer our Flashpoint Racing Converters for all
manufacturers, Ford, Chevy, Dodge and even the
Diesel hi-performance applications. We offer
stall speeds up to 2500 rpm in our 11”
converters while 3,000 and up stall speeds have
to be built using our Billet steel kits in 9”
converters. When you need one of these
converters, we will need to know the following
info:
Motor size
Weight of
vehicle
Gear ratio
Tire size
Transmission
type
Cam specs
Type of
racing/use
We can design and build
your converter for whatever your application.
Our racing kits consist of fully brazed fins,
anti-balloon plates, hardened splines and a one
piece Billet cover. New 727 Dodge kits are now
available, for the Ford and Chevy guys, new
mechanical diodes for up to 900HP no nitrous. A
spragless stator for applications over 900HP
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We
here at Team Ramco are more than a transmission
shop. We are a full service shop providing full
automotive and light truck repair and service
including fleet services. But did you know we
build and install some of the finest engines in
Yuma? Did you know we build some of the coolest
hot rods in Yuma? Did you know we build
Off-Road vehicles? Did you know we build race
cars? Yes, we can do all of these services
under one roof, “One stop Shopping”.
From the simplest items in your car or hot rod,
such as after market A/C systems, gauges,
shifters, wiring harnesses to building complete
cars, we can do it all.
We
use only the finest parts that you can find from
Speedway, Jegs, Morris 4X4, Lokar, Edelbrock,
Randy’s Ring & Pinion and others where required
or specified by our customers. From Radiators
to Differentials, we cover it all.
Attached please find some pictures of the
vehicles we have built or installed
engines/transmissions while detailing the engine
compartments for our customers.
Just let us know what your desires are and we
can fulfill your dreams!
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