Filter change capacity

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qkcuda

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Does anyone know how many quarts it takes to refill a 727 after a filter change?
 
I wouldn't go by anything in print as they are all a little different. I go by when the dipstick reads full.
 
I wouldn't go by anything in print as they are all a little different. I go by when the dipstick reads full
We all agree with this but it is nice to know when you are close so you are not spinning a dry trans while you fill it.

I.E. if the FSM says 12 quarts (just a number I made up) then you should be safe to put 10 in and start the engine, read the dip stick, Add another, then maybe another, till the dipstick is at the right point. Needs to be hot to measure correctly too!
 
All depends if you drained the converter or not.
Converter drained= Start with 9-10 quarts.
Converter Not drained= 4 quarts
.After starting check to see if anything is showing on the stick. If so allow the engine idling in neutral to reach operating temperature and top off as necessary .
 
Those above nailed it, esp Darter6.
Did you happen to check the level before you drained/dropped the pan? Even if you didn’t, how ever many quarts you got out should be a good starting point. Filter doesn’t hold a lot like an oil filter.
 
Those above nailed it, esp Darter6.
Did you happen to check the level before you drained/dropped the pan? Even if you didn’t, how ever many quarts you got out should be a good starting point. Filter doesn’t hold a lot like an oil filter.
But it does hold back quite a bit. I start with 4 quarts if I don't/can't drain the converter. Check hot, level, in neutral. Block the wheels so you don't get ran over.
 
Thanks guys, I was just looking for a starting point. Didn't want to overfill it or start it with way too little in it. I have to change the speedo gear anyway so I figured I might as well change the filter while I was at it.
 
Thanks Kim. I didn't get a chance to work on it today. Too many home projects.
 
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