How much oil does this transmission take

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cerickson

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Doing my first 5,000 mile band adjustment and filter change on my goerend transmission. Anybody happen to know how much oil it takes. Just want to get enough oil before I tear into this thing. Thanks in advance.
 
I poured 2 1/2 gallons in it while running. Was up to the full mark. Gonna take it for a spin tonight and check it again in the morning after it warms up.
 
spooled05 said:
Mine takes almost 5 gallons , that's draining the converter also.
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CorneliusRox said:
x2. My 47re with a MagHytec takes just under five, so I typically just buy a 5gal bucket. It's cheaper that way.
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So, with all of that stated, a brand new converter and 48RE with Mag Hytec pan has an initial fill of about 5 gallons. Very good to know.

How are you draining the converter? Pull the trans?
 
RD TRCTR said:
So, with all of that stated, a brand new converter and 48RE with Mag Hytec pan has an initial fill of about 5 gallons. Very good to know.

How are you draining the converter? Pull the trans?
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1/8" NPT plug on the aftermarket converters.
 
RD TRCTR said:
How are you draining the converter? Pull the trans?
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I don't drain it unless I'm pulling the trans. I swap trans fluid once a year for good measure with a new filter. I assume/hope the dilution of the dirty fluid with new/clean fluid is enough.

Tobin said:
1/8" NPT plug on the aftermarket converters.
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Can you access that from the peak slot on the bottom of the bell-housing? I'll have to go back and look at pictures of my TC because I don't remember seeing that plug.
 
CorneliusRox said:
Can you access that from the peak slot on the bottom of the bell-housing? I'll have to go back and look at pictures of my TC because I don't remember seeing that plug.
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Yes, take off the cover and rotate until it is accessible...if you have a plug.
 
Tobin said:
Yes, take off the cover and rotate until it is accessible...if you have a plug.
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Yeah, maybe I don't. I had a Goerend triple, and now have a Recon triple. I don't remember seeing it on either, but I honestly never really 'checked them out' other than to make sure there was no obvious signs of shipping abuse or anything.
 
I just did the pan drain. Adjusted rear band. Also changed filter. Fluid looked brand new. Will do the converter drain when I drain it next time. Question why do they put the metal filters in from the factory? When aftermarket builders recommend you running the older cotton style filters.
 
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CorneliusRox said:
I don't drain it unless I'm pulling the trans. I swap trans fluid once a year for good measure with a new filter. I assume/hope the dilution of the dirty fluid with new/clean fluid is enough.



Can you access that from the peak slot on the bottom of the bell-housing? I'll have to go back and look at pictures of my TC because I don't remember seeing that plug.
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Same here, I have a Suncoast TC and I don't remember seeing a plug. I will have to bar the engine over and take a look this weekend.
 
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