Classic/Antique Car Repair/transmission fluid

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Expert: - 1/8/2009


Question
hi have a 63 chrysler windsor conv.i am changing the speedo cable so i might as well change the fluid, can i just drain through the drain plug, or should i take out dip stick and then the holder thing to drain, if i drain through the drain plug will it empty completley, about how much fluid is in there its a 361 727 trans thks as always garnet

Answer
I don't have the capacities, but just fill it while it is running and keep checking it.  Or ask a dealer, or a Chrysler car club member you can find on the net.
It won't drain all the way, but that is OK.  The Torque converter will hold some fluid that will not drain.  Be sure to use the correct fluid.  GM and Chrysler used different fluid.  If the fluid has been changed, or the trans serviced in the past year or so, leave it alone.  I assume it is an automatic.
Hope this helps.
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Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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