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D.U.F. Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Huron/Brookings, SD
Posts: 288
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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?
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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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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Bismarck, ND
Posts: 4,285
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I don't know the answer to your question but welcome from the other Dakota! There are quite a few here from SD.
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Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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I have heard of it...but very few ppl do that any more.
I think that is just an old school opinion. I ahve only heard old timers say it, and the new dextron is used in fords too now. Dodge is the odd ball now with special tranny fluid. |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Eureka Springs AR
Posts: 494
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I used to use type F in my tranny's. Type f was supposed to not allow the clutches to slip as easily as dextron. I started using it because that is what B&M recommended using with their shift kits.
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 628
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Welcome to the board!
I would say as long as he will warranty the tranny, for say 6k mi., put in what he recommends. However, I just had my tranny rebuilt and the shop said I should only use Mercon.
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Long Beach, Ca
Posts: 1,432
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It doesn't matter much anymore since the new stuff is Dex/mec. I used the Valvoline and it covers both.
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