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Old 07-30-2018, 11:33 AM   #1
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Default 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.
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Old 07-30-2018, 11:41 AM   #2
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Default 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.
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Default Re: Checking Transmission Fluidmin 1949 Ford

GL-4 will be ok. Viscosity depends on how you like the way it shifts.
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Thanks to all who responded! FordBarners are Very helpful!!! Thanks very much!
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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
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