[elky] Re: Transmission dipstick question
- From: Robert Adams <elcam84@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 07:56:56 -0500
Also the converter and cooler drain some of it's fluid back
into the pan when not running. So if it shows full when not running then
it's a good bit low.
Robert Adams
On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Ray Buck <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> First. The filter I had in it IS for a TH700. I had to go back and
> check my own website from 2003 to see that it's what I installed.
>
> Next. I decided to try re-seating the dipstick tube. Yep, it sure was
> about 3/4" high. It's in correctly now:
>
>
>
>
> In the photo, it doesn't look like the bottom of the dipstick is much
> farther in, but it really is. Then it sunk in. "Why do ya measure the ATF
> level with the motor running? To see if the fluid is getting to the
> 'outbound' line to the cooler" Well, that's not the only reason, but
> looking at where the dipstick is and where the line is...it seems to make
> sense.
>
> Now. I should be able to see if the pump is running by filling the trans
> with ATF plus a couple of quarts extra for the deep pan, then 1: see if the
> level shows on the stick, or 2: remove the line and see if ATF shoots all
> over kingdom come and makes a hell of a mess. That sounds like more fun to
> me. :) Well, maybe with a lotta rags around the area...and something in
> the way so the open headers don't blast the jet of ATF.
>
> Whaddya think?
>
>
> r
>
> On 5/12/2012 8:10 AM, Robert Adams wrote:
>
>
> Make sure you are using a 700r4 filter with that deep
> pan. One of the problems with the 2004r is that the stock filter feeds from
> the top and easily sucks air. The 700r4 filter feeds off the bottom. Even
> running the 2004r a pint to a quart over full you still get pressure
> fluctuations due to air getting in. One thing you can't do with a 2004r is
> go backwards up a steep incline. It will suck air and slip badly.
>
> And like Mike said the tube isn't seated in the trans.
> You can see the bubble in the tube that seats against the cast aluminum.
>
>
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