[6pack] Quick trans question

[Sally or Dick Taylor]

Steve---It's possible to overfill the tranny, depending on any tilt going on in the process. But I see nothing wrong with the way you allowed the tranny fluid level to drain out any excess you may have put in. Don't know where the difference came from between what you found and what the Book says the case should hold. (Unless you also have the OD unit, 3.4 pints)

The breather hole is located at the front of the top cover. Unlike the one on the differential unit, this one on the tranny is uncovered. It's about a 1/8 inch hole. If you put a certain amount of oil in this case and stand the tranny on its nose, you see where it comes out! Moving the shifter should push out air/dirt covering this hole.

Replacing the O-rings on the shifter rods isn't too big a job. Order the three plugs along with the new O-rings, if you have the press-in plugs. Follow the Bentley manual, or the Haynes, if this is the one you have.

Dick


-----Original Message-----
From: STEVE STERN
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 11:44 AM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Quick trans question

Hey Guys,

Just a quick question. Knowing I had a bad rear crank seal and a trans leak, I
pulled em out to correct. I was surprised to find the 4 speed trans leaking on
top where the shift shafts go in. I first checked to see if a breather was
plugged and found none. Did I miss it somewhere? I then drained the trans and
found 1 1/2 quarts tho the Haynes quotes 2.4 pints....9 ounces over! When I
checked it last year I filled it to the fill plug and dropped the car down on
its wheels to let the excess drain out, then reinstalled the plug. Is this the
accepted routine? Maybe I shoulda let it sit longer?? Where did I screw up?!

Thanks for all advice.


Steve
1974 TR6
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