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1979 F250 Custom camper special w/ 460 question
My truck has what im assuming is a big block c6 tranny it. Question is, its slow to engage reverse and the whole truck shudders when i give it gas once reverse engages. I checked the fluid, its burnt. Do i attempt changing it and risk ruining it completely with new fluid or start looking for a new tranny?
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RE: 1979 F250 Custom camper special w/ 460 question
Why don't you drop the tranny pan and look for metal in the fluid, on the pan and magnet. If you don't see much metal (small amount is normal) try changing the filter and fluid. If it has alot of metal you should have the tranny rebuilt and know that you have a good strong tranny instead of something you buy from someone that you don't know the history of.
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RE: 1979 F250 Custom camper special w/ 460 question
it my only transportaiton right now. so i cant decommission it just yet. Well. i guess i COULD drop it and check and ifits bad put the same fluid back in it. Im mostly concerned with thedetergents in newATF killin the trans completely.
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RE: 1979 F250 Custom camper special w/ 460 question
In my opinion, new fluid being better in viscosity, I would change the oil. A tranny filter isnt like an oil filter where it removes very small particles, just large ones, so an oil change would be a good idea. It may also help recondition the old seals. I like the fliuid swaps the shops offer where its pumped out and new fluid is filled.
They do have "trans medic" additives which makes the viscosity of old fluid like new, and helps the seals and the bands which can add life to a failing tranny. |
RE: 1979 F250 Custom camper special w/ 460 question
ORIGINAL: FordNutz In my opinion, new fluid being better in viscosity, I would change the oil. A tranny filter isnt like an oil filter where it removes very small particles, just large ones, so an oil change would be a good idea. It may also help recondition the old seals. I like the fliuid swaps the shops offer where its pumped out and new fluid is filled. They do have "trans medic" additives which makes the viscosity of old fluid like new, and helps the seals and the bands which can add life to a failing tranny. |
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