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jeffbo · 12-03-2002, 12:26 AM

I'm new to the board and just wanted to say hi to everyone. I've been reading the message boards for months and finally decided to register. My project currently is my '72 C-10 LWB. I've bought the truck when I was 16 (I'm 19 now) and have just recently been getting serious about restoring it. Just pulled the tranny a few days ago to get it rebuilt ( the 2nd time since I've owned it) and plan to start on the engine soon, building it as time and $ allows. I also picked up a '68 C-10 about a month ago for $200. It's complete and in pretty good shape, but there's no title for it.
I do have an interesting question. Took my tranny to a local gearhead to have him rebuild it. We got to talking and he said that he uses Type F fluid in all his TH-350s. He says it's better than the GM Mercon fluid. I'd never heard that before, but this guy has been building trannys for 20 years so he must know what he's talking about. Has anyone else ever heard of doing this, or done this themselves?

P.S. Any other members from South Dakota?

12-03-2002, 12:26 AM	#1
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	New member/ Tranny question I'm new to the board and just wanted to say hi to everyone. I've been reading the message boards for months and finally decided to register. My project currently is my '72 C-10 LWB. I've bought the truck when I was 16 (I'm 19 now) and have just recently been getting serious about restoring it. Just pulled the tranny a few days ago to get it rebuilt ( the 2nd time since I've owned it) and plan to start on the engine soon, building it as time and $ allows. I also picked up a '68 C-10 about a month ago for $200. It's complete and in pretty good shape, but there's no title for it. I do have an interesting question. Took my tranny to a local gearhead to have him rebuild it. We got to talking and he said that he uses Type F fluid in all his TH-350s. He says it's better than the GM Mercon fluid. I'd never heard that before, but this guy has been building trannys for 20 years so he must know what he's talking about. Has anyone else ever heard of doing this, or done this themselves? P.S. Any other members from South Dakota? __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto



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