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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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I will be replacing my Torque Convertor, Pan, Gaskets, and Filter. What is the stock type fluid used for a '79 TH350 Automatic? I'd like some idea's on a NON-synthetic performance ATF. I don't think there is a need for synthetic. I'm cruising, not racing.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Dexron III will work fine. That's what GM put in there.
Some of the so-called "heavy duty" fluids don't have the lubrication qualities that GM specs call for.
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Dexron III will work fine. That's what GM put in there.
Thanks Tim. Any idea on Torque Converter Bolt size and length for th350 auto on a '79?
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3/8" X 24, 5/8" long. I buy ARP for that.
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3/8" X 24, 5/8" long. I buy ARP for that.
Are you sure it is not 3/8 standard coarse thread and 1/2" long?
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Thats what was holding mine on. Th350 and T.C. are in storage, that's what I measured this morning.
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B&M trick shift is their performance fluid....I was on a contract with them befor I went to a Lenco and was told to use Ford, Type F....identical to B&M`s trick shift....
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