Then why does my T-5 tranny call for ATF?
On Mon, 4 Aug 1997 23:31:43 -0700 "Richard Atherton (Entex)"
<a-richat@MICROSOFT.com> writes:
> ATF "ONLY" works in a presurized system. i.e. Power Steering,
>Automatic Transmissions. The presurized film is what works for ATF,
>It's the reason you should never tow an automatic equiped car for very
>far with the drive wheels on the ground. The tail shaft bushing will
>wear rapidly when there is no presure. ATF is NOT very slippery,
>especially Ford type F or B&M Trick Shift (same basic stuff as Type
>F).
>
>Rich
>
>
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>> From: jhankins@ix.netcom.com[SMTP:jhankins@ix.netcom.com]
>> Reply To: jhankins@ix.netcom.com
>> Sent: Monday, August 04, 1997 2:49 PM
>> To: MIKE_RAPOZA@HP-Roseville-om2.om.hp.com;
>tigers@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: Misc. questions
>>
>> On 08/03/97 11:57:48 you wrote:
>> >1) What type of oil is best for 4 speed top-loader
>> > transmission? How much (pints) is required ?
>>
>>
>> A top-loader "expert" told me to use 80-90w gear oil. He said
>> empatically to
>> not use ATF.
>>
>> Also, only fill the transmission up to the level of the hole in the
>> side of
>> the case. He says you can over-fill and when the transmission heats
>> up,
>> pressure build-up can force a leak.
>>
>> Joe
>>
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