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Draining a powerglide

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July 30, 2019, 06:48 AM
gonzo1546
Draining a powerglide
How do you go about removing the most fluid from a powerglide without removing it from the car?
July 30, 2019, 09:55 AM
DragRaceResults
drain plug and or pan along with coolant lines. Almost impossible to get it out of the converter without removing converter.



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July 31, 2019, 08:36 PM
WEH2
Do like Chrysler did drill a 5/16 hole near a mounting lug tap it 1/8 npt install a plug. Rotate it to bottom and drain until empty. Blow out the cooler along with its lines. All of mine are that way.
August 01, 2019, 06:03 AM
Iforgot
Wow, no one with the right answer yet..
Just park it a few days in a new trailer. Fluid removes itself from the trans.
64% of the time, works every time Smile
August 03, 2019, 12:14 PM
WEH2
The transmission doesn't drain in the trailer over a few days. A lot of torque converters will drain about half their fluid back into the transmission pan over time. but you are still leaving old fluid in the converter.
August 03, 2019, 04:06 PM
Iforgot
quote:
Originally posted by WEH2:
The transmission doesn't drain in the trailer over a few days. A lot of torque converters will drain about half their fluid back into the transmission pan over time. but you are still leaving old fluid in the converter.


I wasn’t being serious, that was a joke..
On my old open trailer, Trans never leaked a drop. Got a new enclosed trailer with a nice coin floor..it starts leaking.
August 03, 2019, 07:25 PM
CURTIS REED
quote:
Originally posted by Iforgot:
quote:
Originally posted by WEH2:
The transmission doesn't drain in the trailer over a few days. A lot of torque converters will drain about half their fluid back into the transmission pan over time. but you are still leaving old fluid in the converter.


I wasn’t being serious, that was a joke..
On my old open trailer, Trans never leaked a drop. Got a new enclosed trailer with a nice coin floor..it starts leaking.


For what it’s worth, I thought it was funny.



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August 04, 2019, 10:22 AM
johnracer
So did I
quote:
Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
quote:
Originally posted by Iforgot:
quote:
Originally posted by WEH2:
The transmission doesn't drain in the trailer over a few days. A lot of torque converters will drain about half their fluid back into the transmission pan over time. but you are still leaving old fluid in the converter.


I wasn’t being serious, that was a joke..
On my old open trailer, Trans never leaked a drop. Got a new enclosed trailer with a nice coin floor..it starts leaking.


For what it’s worth, I thought it was funny.

August 05, 2019, 11:56 AM
FTI
quote:
Originally posted by WEH2:
Do like Chrysler did drill a 5/16 hole near a mounting lug tap it 1/8 npt install a plug. Rotate it to bottom and drain until empty. Blow out the cooler along with its lines. All of mine are that way.


We recommend against drilling the converter. There is no sure fire way to keep all the metal shavings from the inside of the converter.

@Iforgot that's a good one!

-Dalton


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Competition Converters and Racing Transmissions
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August 10, 2019, 03:04 PM
WEH2
Does FTI recommend changing fluid every so many runs. I put about 50 on my fluid and change it. Why do the converter manufacturers not put a drain in the converter?
August 12, 2019, 08:55 PM
Rymo
Good god!!! 50 runs? Why? I bet most are closer to 500 before changing and some filter it and put it back in, if it aint burnt its fine. Waste of money imo but ill let an expert chime in


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August 12, 2019, 09:44 PM
markemark
I use Dexron 6 in my th400 and never change it. When the trans is serviced (1000 runs) it gets changed.

I would like to try THIS BRAND next time.
August 13, 2019, 08:29 AM
Eman
markemark, what brand Dexron VI are you using?