Re: Torqueflite fluid filling and capacity ??

In a message dated 1/18/2014 9:31:31 P.M. Central Standard Time, dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I would if I could but the reason I have to put the transmission on the engine is that the starter ring gear is on the converter.

Dennis C.

On Saturday, January 18, 2014 7:16:48 PM UTC-7, 64ragtop wrote:
Just to throw it out there, Dennis, what would happen if you just left
the converter out? I don't know either, but someone around here
probably does.
If that wouldn't damage the tranny, and I don't see how it could, it
would certainly simplify the project.

BC

On 1/18/2014 2:37 PM, Dennis C. wrote:
> I have a Torqueflite that has been completely drained, both the pan
> and the torque converter. The torque converter was drained by
> removing the plug on the converter.
>
> I need to attach it to an engine that I want to run for cam break-in.
> The engine is not in a car, it is on a solid stand that will support
> it and the transmission.
>
> Question
> Can I just fill the converter through the drain and not remove it from
> the transmission and if so do I completely fill it or just put in a
> quart like when the converter has been removed?
>
> How much fluid should I put in the transmission?
>
> The transmission has a spline tail shaft so I was thinking about just
> using one of the plastic caps to keep it from leaking.
>
> My concern is that when I start the engine I would like to do a full
> 20 minutes or more for cam break-in at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm. I am open
> to any and all suggestions how to get this done, I need the
> transmission connected to be able to start the engine.
>
> Thanks
> Dennis C.
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