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Old 10-09-2008, 02:44 PM   #1
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transmission temp

What is the normal operating temp on a th400, running behind a mild built 350? and what is max temp for these transmissions?
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Old 10-09-2008, 03:30 PM   #2
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Re: transmission temp

basicly, keep it under 200 degrees.
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Old 10-09-2008, 03:30 PM   #3
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Re: transmission temp

or 100 degrees celcius. (just saw you are not un the U.S.)
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Old 10-09-2008, 04:20 PM   #4
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Re: transmission temp

Thank you. (actually from Norway, Northern Europe)
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Old 10-09-2008, 06:28 PM   #5
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Re: transmission temp

I've always understood that anywhere from 160 to 190 is good.
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Old 10-09-2008, 11:43 PM   #6
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Re: transmission temp

http://tciauto.com/Products/TechInfo...expectancy.asp

A great diagram that tells ya where you want your temps to be, or not be...
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