overfilled the tranny. need advice
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overfilled the tranny. need advice
After replacing my Th400, I refilled the fluid. I wished I would have installed a plug in the pan while I had it pulled. Question is if it is overfilled by a quart will it damage the tranny? Other than dropping the pan to drain it any other suggestions as to draining the fluid? I though about removing the Tranmission Modulator might be the easiest route. Any help would be great, Matt
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Unhook the supply line to the radiator cooler, slip a rubber hose over the open line and direct it into a container. start the car and run for a few seconds till you run out enough. You can always add back if too much comes out.
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Originally Posted by c69vete
Unhook the supply line to the radiator cooler, slip a rubber hose over the open line and direct it into a container. start the car and run for a few seconds till you run out enough. You can always add back if too much comes out.
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put something under the tranny to catch the fluid and remove the dipstick and tube. you can put a pump for a soap bottle or hand cleaner in the dipstick hole and pump out any extra that didnt come out when you pulled the tube, then reinstall the tube and dipstick. If you dont get the excess out it will cause problems for the trans by foaming and if it sits overfull too long it will start leaking all over the place.
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Originally Posted by Strats-N-Vettes
All good advice so far...any chance you ahve a good/newer torque convertor with a drain plug?
Jim
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Originally Posted by jdmick
I would use some 1/4" clear fuel hose for small engines. Get about 8' of it. Shove it in the dipstick hole and siphon it up. With the clear hose you shouldn't have to drink any of it. 
