when and how to fill the transmission

[diymirage]

hey guys

I am swapping in a 360/727 into my 72 duster and im wondering what the easiest way is to fill the transmission
If I do it while it is still outside of the car it will all seep out the cooler lines no?

it will be almost completely drained (putting a new filter in) so how many quarts would it take?

 

[straightlinespeed]

I would do it after its in the car myself. Less chance to make a mess. If you have a brand new converter you better pick up a case of fluid. If your only doing the filter and gasket then if I remember correctly you can get by with 6 quarts.

 

[DartVadar]

The less fluid in the trans while installing the better! (make sure there is some though, converter and what not) But my transmissions always puke everywhere, so I tend to fill them up once they are all bolted up and in the car.

 

[TrailBeast]

Agreed, in the car. (or you'll be sorry)
Make a paper funnel if you need to.

 

[RustyRatRod]

V8 transmissions I start with 2 gallons if it's dry and check from there. Don't forget to add a quart to the converter. Check hot idling in neutral.

 

[diymirage]

thanks guys

Im not decided yet on the converter
ive been told its the last piece of the puzzle and ive also been told to slap a reman factory high stall in there so unless I come across a killer deal on one of those I will most likely keep the stocker (with a quart poured in during assembly)

 

[krazykuda]

It will take about 9 quarts to fill a completely empty one.


Fill it after it's installed in the car.


then when you start it, get in the car and cycle it through the gears:

1st, R, 2nd, R, D, R, @nd, R, 1st, ... Repeat 2 or three times through each gear, and then check the fluid. This will help get the trans and torque converter full so you can properly set the fluid level....