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CEE1NG_RED · 07-17-2012, 12:06 AM

Done. HF extension bar that was thinner worked out for me!! The '68 manual says 8#, but I torqued it to 10# since the internet says 8#-13# and my torque wrench only goes as low as 10#. Also the Moroso gasket was thicker so I'm sure 10# would not hurt it as much, I hope. Let's see if the leak stops here as I haven't filled it up w/ Autozone Dex/Merc trans. oil. I want to see, if the leak is coming elsewhere before putting new fluids.

BTW, I have another Autozone brand Dex/Merc trans. oil, but not enough to fill up the transmission. Will using another brand say 'Autozone' brand itself but Dex/Merc be okay to mix w/ the other Dex/Merc brand???

07-17-2012, 12:06 AM	#9
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: NEED help and ideas/options on installing my Derale trans. pan!!! Done. HF extension bar that was thinner worked out for me!! The '68 manual says 8#, but I torqued it to 10# since the internet says 8#-13# and my torque wrench only goes as low as 10#. Also the Moroso gasket was thicker so I'm sure 10# would not hurt it as much, I hope. Let's see if the leak stops here as I haven't filled it up w/ Autozone Dex/Merc trans. oil. I want to see, if the leak is coming elsewhere before putting new fluids. BTW, I have another Autozone brand Dex/Merc trans. oil, but not enough to fill up the transmission. Will using another brand say 'Autozone' brand itself but Dex/Merc be okay to mix w/ the other Dex/Merc brand??? __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)