th400 trans oil

[sangermike]

while I have the trans out I was wondering what trans oil everybody likes to use in thier tubo 400. this is a art carr deal blown bbc in a 21 RAYSON.

 

[steveo143]

John Deere Hy Guard, run it in my boat trans and tow vehicle transmissions.

 

[sangermike]

no shit, we have a John Deere dealer down the street.

 

[steveo143]

Go over to www.yellowbullet.com and do a search, some good info on the HyGuard. add a pint of red trans ATF for color so you can see it on the dipstick.

 

[sangermike]

thanks stevo, ill check that out tonight, would you know where i can get a short dip stick for the trans I realy dont want to use the long one.

 

[steveo143]

Not really, I use a Lokar that bolts to the midplate and doesn't leak!

 

[sangermike]

Not really, I use a Lokar that bolts to the midplate and doesn't leak!

thats what I was thinkn. the Lokar

 

[djunkie]

You getting close on that thing Mike?


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[racerden]

I race with an Art Carr TH400. Since new, I have used nothing but Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF; many races, tons of play, zero failures. I change it a minimum of 2-3 times per season depending on what's going on (4.5 qts).

 

[sangermike]

thats my next queston, how many quarts without the converter and stock pan, I did buy a deep pan that im adding 1 1/2 quarts. also i read another thead where the guys at prime marine liked using the cork gaskets on the chrome pans. any thoughs

 

[steveo143]

If Prime Marine says jump, I say How High? I read that thread also and put it in my files!

 

[sangermike]

well Dave,I got the trans painted and put on the new deep pan and filter with the cork gasket today.

stepping up to stainless 4" tips. IM working on it now should have it done buy September.

 

[racerden]

thats my next queston, how many quarts without the converter and stock pan, I did buy a deep pan that im adding 1 1/2 quarts. also i read another thead where the guys at prime marine liked using the cork gaskets on the chrome pans. any thoughs

I use the stock GM composition gasket, no cork due to the invironment (water in bilge etc). The 4.5 qts I listed is with the enlarged pan.

This sounds somewhat primative but with shortened dipsticks & such, one true way to tell if your oil level is where it should be is when it stops explelling from the breather. Once that is accomplished you have an accurate baseline level. I use a drill motor pump to change the oil and displace it into a clear plastic container. I reinstall the exact same amount. Simple and effective. G'luk Mikey
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[oldschool]

Are you running a dampening plate or solid adapter? Good info on the oil.

 

[sangermike]

Are you running a dampening plate or solid adapter? Good info on the oil.

I just bought a solid adapter for it.

 

[djunkie]

I just bought a solid adapter for it.

Shit. Wish I would have known. I would have given you the one that came out of my boat. We went with an aluminum flywheel and dampener setup.


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[oldschool]

I just bought a solid adapter for it.

Which one? I ran the Borg Warner HD plate, but I'm looking at the TCI deal.

 

[Deangang]

Depends on line length and tranny cooler size if your running one .

Darren

 

[025]

Swepco. But I'm not sure it's as critical as when you have a torque converter building heat

 

[sangermike]

heres the adapter i bought, not sure what brand it is I bought it from a PB member. ill bolt it up to a TCI flex plate

 

[HighVoltage329]

You need to check if the length is right on your drive. If your running a 3/8" mid plate take that into account. If it's to long it will put pressure on your crank and take out you bearings.

 

[djunkie]

heres the adapter i bought, not sure what brand it is I bought it from a PB member. ill bolt it up to a TCI flex plate

That's the same one I had.


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[sangermike]

You need to check if the length is right on your drive. If your running a 3/8" mid plate take that into account. If it's to long it will put pressure on your crank and take out you bearings.

yes im going to do a pre check and bolt everything up and check the length.

 

[sangermike]

That's the same one I had.


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dave, do you know who make's this unit.

 

[djunkie]

dave, do you know who make's this unit.

No I don't Mike. Mine didn't have any make on it so I have no clue.


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[oldschool]

You need to check if the length is right on your drive. If your running a 3/8" mid plate take that into account. If it's to long it will put pressure on your crank and take out you bearings.

The TCI unit is adjustable for different motor plates.

 

[oldschool]

The TCI piece won't put pressure on the flywheel or crank.

 

[sangermike]

do you have a link to that tci plate

 

[oldschool]

do you have a link to that tci plate

Having trouble with the link, but here's a picture and it's on the website www.tciauto.com.

 

[HighVoltage329]

If you use the TCI try to find a steel not aluminum flange. I had an aluminum one go bad.

 

[oldschool]

If you use the TCI try to find a steel not aluminum flange. I had an aluminum one go bad.

I assumed theirs was steel, guess I'll have to check on that. Thanks for the heads up. At the rate I'm going I won't need it till winter:grumble:. How's the new boat?

 

[AZLineman]

TH400's like old type f however, i agree w/Stevo. JD HyGuard is great shiat!