I think I found the parts I need and will order them. In the mean time, I have been continuously checking the fluid level, and it is high. At first I thought I was measuring it wrong so I wrote it off. But now I'm pretty sure it's too full. What is a simple way to drain some of the tranny fluid without dropping the pan? I would like to see what affect setting the correct level will have on the way it is performing.

Any ideas on lowering the level SAFELY? Can I just remove the return line to the front cooler and let it drain while the engine is idling?