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03-04-2013, 10:58 PM
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Turbo 400 question
I have a 68 C10 with a turbo 400 transmission. I just installed the driveshaft and linkage. It doesnt have a dip stick yet and I also need to put fluid in. I started the truck to see if it would go into gear but it didnt do anything. I didnt want to leave it running or try for very long because of the no dipstick and fluid so I only tried twice. I'm new to this so any help would be awesome!!
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03-04-2013, 11:06 PM
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Re: Turbo 400 question
Don't do that! Put fluid in and hope you have not already ruined the trans. Fluid is what makes the bands clamp which makes it shift. You may need a new trans.
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03-04-2013, 11:08 PM
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Re: Turbo 400 question
It wont do anything without fluid. you need dipstick and fluid before running it.
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03-04-2013, 11:10 PM
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Re: Turbo 400 question
Crap ok. I honestly did it for 3 seconds so hopefully it's still ok.
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03-04-2013, 11:15 PM
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03-04-2013, 11:18 PM
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Re: Turbo 400 question
Got it. It does actually have fluid but its needs to be changed. I do need a dipstick however....
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03-04-2013, 11:26 PM
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Re: Turbo 400 question
Didnt mean to scare anybody but I want to correct myself. It does have fluid but its old. I meant to say it didnt have new fluid. It does not have a dipstick so I was curious would this make it not engage?
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03-04-2013, 11:30 PM
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03-04-2013, 11:39 PM
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I would still drain out the fluid, and refill with fresh. Try it again, if not working then you should at least try to do a trans flush. |
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03-04-2013, 11:43 PM
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Re: Turbo 400 question
No leaks at all. I have a dipstick coming tomorrow. I will put that in and drain the fluid and put some new fluid in. Thanks!
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