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Expert: - 9/10/2008


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QUESTION: I have a 55 chev,,,265,,,powerglide
I tried to fill my rebuilt transmission with fluid and the fluid leaked right out in a matter of minutes....I,m not a mechanic, so what could be the problem?
Thanks...........Fred

ANSWER: I need to ask a couple of questions to answer your. How much fluid did you put in the transmission? Was the engine running?
Brad

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QUESTION: I put about 3 qts in before I noticed it leaking and the engine was not running.....
Thanks for answering..............Fred

Answer
The fill procedure for this transmission is to put in three quarts and then start the engine. Then add fluid until it is full on the stick/ Now if it leaks when putting in the first three quarts a visual check should locate the leak. If it leaks and you have put in more than the three quarts recommended before starting the engine it could be leaking out of the breather because of a high oil level. But the eyes have it, visual inspection when it is leaking.
Brad

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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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