RE: Convertible filler plug?
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RE: Convertible filler plug?



Herb... Quick question...
How much fluid does the system need?  

I've put in 20oz so far and while kind of a weird nosie, the top is 
starting to lower (got about a foot so far)


Herb wrote:
> 
> 
> Sounds to much like right!!  
> Tranny fluid is what I would go for!  Sorry I did not make it back to 
> answer
> your question but it sounds like you didn't need me any who.  (;
> 
>       
>  Herb 
>  
> 1959 Coronet 326 Poly
> 1963 Fury 2D/HT 6.1
> 1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361
> 1970 Challenger RT 440
> 1999 Durango SLT 5.9
> 2006 300-C Heritage 5.7
> 2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1
> St. Louis, MO.
>  
> http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo42009.html
>   
> Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you....Jesus Christ 
> and
> the American Soldier.
> One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. 
>  
>  
>  
> -------Original Message-------
>  
> From: 62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx
> Date: 4/18/2009 8:49:30 AM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: Convertible filler plug?
>  
> I hope my obsessing on this isn't too annoying... I just hate to make
> "unrecoverable" mistakes, but I think I found an answer (may be not THE
> answer)
>  
> last night I was playing "Mr. Science"
>  
> since the Mystery fluid has no strong smell I decided to see how it
> would react...
>  
> first I combined new brake fluid with new trans fluid in a cup.. it's
> like combining oil and vinegar... if stirred or shaken will emulsify,
> but remain separated otherwise (btw it does get kinda milky)
>  
> in one container I combined the "Mystery fluid" with trans fluid, and in
> another container "Mystery Fluid" with brake fluid
>  
> Here's a picture of the results
>  
> http://www.frappr.com/?a=viewphoto&id=5591207&pid=10965003
>  
> as soon as the "Gunk" hit the trans fluid it started to spread, and
> combine with the new fluid,  when stirred it remain emulsified
>  
> when the "Gunk" hit the brake fluid is floated on top, and remained
> Separate, stirring got the 2 fluids to combine, but started separating
> within a few minutes
>  
> Conclusion is...
>  
> I can't be sure the "Mystery fluid" is transmission fluid (probably is
> though), but I know it is compatible with transmission fluid.
>  
> So either the manual is wrong, or someone switched to trans fluid at
> some point in time... and given the condition of the fluid about 40
> years a go ;)
>  
> let me know if you see flaws in this logic... if not I'm gonna take the
> plunge an use tranny fluid, and stop boring you guys ;)
>  
> THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT WEIGHED IN!
> Bob
>  
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 


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