Transmission Rebuild Kit Shelf Life

[JedIEG]

A few years ago I was collecting parts for a big block swap. I got at crusty old 727 and bought a rebuild kit for it back 6-7 years ago. Does anyone know if those have a shelf life?

 

[493 Mike]

A few years ago I was collecting parts for a big block swap. I got at crusty old 727 and bought a rebuild kit for it back 6-7 years ago. Does anyone know if those have a shelf life?

As long as the gaskets are not dried out you should be good to go.
Mike

 

[Darter6]

I would look for rust pitting unless it has been in a good environment not exposed to moisture.

 

[dusterkid]

As long as the rebuild kit was stored somewhere dried, I would think it would be okay for many years. My dad and myself have engine and trans gaskets that we've had for 10+ years that we store in our garages that are okay.

 

[Mick56]

Feel if the rubber on the seals is still soft.

 

[eldubb440]

the older new parts are, the more I trust them (more to do with the current crop of sub-standrd parts)......after careful inspection of course

 

[Darter6]

You maybe lucky and they are old enough to be made in USA !!