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RedZ71 · 11-07-2007, 04:09 PM

well, a few weekends back, i gutted all the (rigged) wiring out of my truck. 3 weeks later, reality has set in, and i called my insurance agent to tell him my truck is going to be off the road for "an undetermined amount of time".

so, for all practical purposes, im pretty sure shes put away for the winter. ive never had a 2nd vehicle before, so im not sure what ill be expecting come the next time i try to start her up. anything special i can do (taking into consideration that im unable to crank the engine) to make her time in the garage a little better? or will i just be at the mercy of evaporation and whatever else inside my carb and intake until such time as i can get the wiring finished?

hell, im pretty sure the tranny will drain itself into the basin that i put inder the tailshaft during the time it sits... out of curiosity how many total quarts of tranny fluid can a TH350 hold?

SCOTI · 11-07-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RedZ71

well, a few weekends back, i gutted all the (rigged) wiring out of my truck. 3 weeks later, reality has set in, and i called my insurance agent to tell him my truck is going to be off the road for "an undetermined amount of time".

so, for all practical purposes, im pretty sure shes put away for the winter. ive never had a 2nd vehicle before, so im not sure what ill be expecting come the next time i try to start her up. anything special i can do (taking into consideration that im unable to crank the engine) to make her time in the garage a little better? or will i just be at the mercy of evaporation and whatever else inside my carb and intake until such time as i can get the wiring finished?

hell, im pretty sure the tranny will drain itself into the basin that i put inder the tailshaft during the time it sits... out of curiosity how many total quarts of tranny fluid can a TH350 hold?

A few months of hibernation won't be a big deal w/our version of 'winter'. The truck prob won't want to start right away if there's issues w/the valve seats leaking. Put some fresh plugs in it just before start-up & make sure the battery is charged.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 11-07-2007, 09:57 PM

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out of curiosity how many total quarts of tranny fluid can a TH350 hold?

2.5 in the pan.The torque converter holds a lot more.

Andy4639 · 11-07-2007, 11:05 PM

Jack the rear up and set on stands will keep fluid in the tranny. If you don't plan on cranking it any take the gas line loose and crank it until dry.
Put some stablizer in the gas tank also.

11-07-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	my truck is parked for a while... well, a few weekends back, i gutted all the (rigged) wiring out of my truck. 3 weeks later, reality has set in, and i called my insurance agent to tell him my truck is going to be off the road for "an undetermined amount of time". so, for all practical purposes, im pretty sure shes put away for the winter. ive never had a 2nd vehicle before, so im not sure what ill be expecting come the next time i try to start her up. anything special i can do (taking into consideration that im unable to crank the engine) to make her time in the garage a little better? or will i just be at the mercy of evaporation and whatever else inside my carb and intake until such time as i can get the wiring finished? hell, im pretty sure the tranny will drain itself into the basin that i put inder the tailshaft during the time it sits... out of curiosity how many total quarts of tranny fluid can a TH350 hold? __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com Last edited by RedZ71; 11-07-2007 at 04:11 PM.

11-07-2007, 11:05 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: my truck is parked for a while... Jack the rear up and set on stands will keep fluid in the tranny. If you don't plan on cranking it any take the gas line loose and crank it until dry. Put some stablizer in the gas tank also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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