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| Author: | phogroian [ Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Oh no! No fluid in Auto Transmission! |
Yikes! I bought a '64 Valiant Signet Hardtop a month ago and just today got a chance to drive it to see what it needs. I have two four door '64's and I was thinking of parting one out to feed the others, putting the best stuff in the hardtop. Anyway, I fired it up and drove it around, checking off what worked and what didn't, and the transmission was slipping and shifting hard. When I brought it home, I checked the fluid level with the engine on and the trans in neutral and it is almost dry! Did I do some damage? Should I just add fluid and check for leaks? |
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| Author: | tophat [ Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Oh no! No fluid in Auto Transmission! |
Quote: Did I do some damage?
maybe ... but doubtfulQuote: Should I just add fluid and check for leaks?
yes ... if the condition of the trans is unknown, changing the filter is a good idea. I dont recall if it is in the pan or in the cooler like in 64good luck tophat |
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| Author: | dakight [ Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:50 am ] |
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I believe the filter is in the pan. It's probably a good idea to drop the pan anyway and have a look inside. Change the fluid and filter then have it adjusted. Those old torqueflites are tough and very reliable, with any luck at all you should be good to go. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:03 am ] |
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Make sure you get the correct filter. The 64 filter should have two holes for the fluid to go into the valve body. Most parts stores wil give you a filter with only one hole. These are for the 66 and newer trans. The 64 trans has a rear pump, which was removed as of 1966. |
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| Author: | phogroian [ Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:42 am ] |
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Thanks, I'll replace the filter and break out the shop manual to find out about adjustment . I'm just kicking myself for not checking the level before driving it. I topped off the oil and the brake fluid, but the AT fluid escaped my attention. I wonder how long the previous owner drove it around like that? Not long I hope. |
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| Author: | Orange72 [ Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:11 pm ] |
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If it was sitting for a while before you bought it, check the rear seal, also. It's lubricated by trans fluid when the car is in motion, and if it has not been driven in a while, the seal could be dried out and cause leaks. |
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