Checking Transmission Fluidmin 1949 Ford
 

How to check the Transmission Fluid level in a 1949 Ford 8BA Engine with standard Transmission. Also, if fluid is needed where do you put it in and what type fluid would I need. Thanks very much.
Bob

Re: Checking Transmission Fluidmin 1949 Ford
 

You have a plug on the side of the transmission...you fill up to the level where it will come out the plug.
For gearlube there are many opinions...just make sure it´s safe for the brass syncros.
I use normal 80w90 API GL3 nothing fancy.

Re: Checking Transmission Fluidmin 1949 Ford
 

GL-4 will be ok. Viscosity depends on how you like the way it shifts.

Re: Checking Transmission Fluidmin 1949 Ford
 

Thanks to all who responded! FordBarners are Very helpful!!! Thanks very much!
Bob

Re: Checking Transmission Fluidmin 1949 Ford
 

Bob, One thing(of many) I didn't know when I first had an Overdrive with my standard transmission was add oil to the transmission only but drain both when changing fluid. Service manual does say that somewhere. Don