On a turbo 350 the 2 oil cooling ports are vertically aligned one above the other. Also the TH-350 had a kick down cable while the TH-400 did not.
You have to remove the transmission pan which is simply bolted on.
How do you check the transmission fluid on a turbo 350. Hot and work through the selection then go to park and check it. A short cut that I have used for many years is to check cold. When checked this way the converter fluid and higher valve bodies of the transmission drain down and the stick reading should be at least full this is really add when you check.
I think you could answer your own question by looking up the capacity of the trans and putting that in the trans. Run it and then check the level and mark your stick. I dont think its going to be that easy to get it marked exactly at capacity because you need the capacity of the tranny converter published data plus the capacity of the cooler and the lines to and from the cooler.
Automatic transmission generates a lot of heat. If you use conventional transmission fluid it may break down because of the high temperatures that the automatic transmission causes. However if you use synthetic transmission oil you are assured of protection and optimal performance at all times.
Synthetic transmission fluids do not break down under high temperatures and they are also oxidation. How do you check transmission fluid on a th400. Start the car let it come off of high idle pull the dipstick out and wipe it off then reinsert it and pull it out again to check the actual working level of the fluid.
A turbo-hydro 350 transmission has a pan on the bottom that must be removed to change the fluid and tranny filter. You cant miss the filter as its right on the bottom of the valve body the first thing you see when the pan has been removedHow do I change the fluid in a turbo 350 transmission. You have to remove the transmission pan which is simply bolted on.
The fluid level will not be above the pan gasket while the car is running warmed up and in neutral which is how you check it. Once you shut the car off the torque converter will drain back into the pan causing it to overfill if you will. Thats why you never check it when its cold and not running.
Locate the vacuum modulator. On the TH-350 it is located on the right front of the transmission. On the TH-400 it was located on the right rear of the transmission.
Also the TH-350 had a kick down cable while the TH-400 did not. Both were designed to be used in Chevrolet V-8 cars and light trucks. Chevy turbo 350 wont go into gear at all.
Always the first thing to check is the level and color of thetransmission fluid. Check the fluid with the vehicle running. Thefluid should be of a semi.
I am working on a 72 C10 with a 307350 turbo combination. It seems to leak a bunch of transmission fluid after setting for a period of time. It had no sign of front or rear seal leakage so I replaced the filter and pan gasket and then test drove it for several days.
The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your F-350 Super Duty and how to check the transmission fluid level. If the transmission fluid level in your F-350 Super Duty is low you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. How to Check Transmission Fluid Level.
The transmission fluid dipstick is similar to the oil dipstick while the oil dipstick measures the level of the cars engine oil transmission dipsticks measure the level of transmission fluid in your vehicle. Keep in mind many transmission troubles are due to low fluid levels. Check whether the transmission has enough fluid in it first since this is most common reason and because the fluid level is easy to check.
Withdraw the transmissions dipstick underneath the hood with the engine running then check the fluid level on the dipstick. If the transmission has enough fluid check whether the manual linkage on the drivers side of the transmission requires adjustment. I have just purchased an external transmission oil cooler for the roadster pickup and the recomendation is that it be hooked in series with the cooling loop in the bottom of the radiator downstream from the radiator which would be in the return line leading into the turbo 350.
On a turbo 350 the 2 oil cooling ports are vertically aligned one above the other. Does anybody know which of. The transmission fluid expands a little when it heats up so you do not want to fill it all the way to the full mark when the fluid is cold.
Once the fluid level is at the bottom range on the dipstick apply the brakes and place the transmission in Drive then Neutral Reverse and back to Park. Check the fluid level once again and add as needed. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Transit-350 HD and how to check the transmission fluid level.
If the transmission fluid level in your Transit-350 HD is low you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. When adding transmission fluid to your Transit-350 HD be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you. A TH350 with stock pan and converter will take between 10 and 11 quarts if completely dry.
Once you get 8 or 9 quarts in start checking the dipstick. Get it close and then run the shifter through the gears a couple of times. Check again and fill to the proper level try not to overfill.
On the other hand the transmission oil pan is usually bolted to the transmission bottom. However you can tell if it is a TH350 or TH400 depending on the transmission oil pans shape. If the pan is square in shape and looks five-sided due to a cut in one corner then you are dealing with the TH350.
Once you notice a symptom of low transmission fluid you want to see how much is in the system. Even without any mechanical experience you can check the transmission fluid. To check the fluid you must find the transmission dipstick.
The dipstick is found in the engine compartment under the hood. Remove the two screws retaining the old filter with a flat blade screwdriver. Scrape off the old pan gasket material and also make sure to remove the filter gasket if it stuck to the valve body.
Now just install the new filter and gasket being sure to align the holes properly. Then install the pan and gasket and torque to 10 footpounds evenly.