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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Tranny Overheating...ish

Ok, 2000 7.3 auto. Bone stock. Never given me an issue. Was backing 14k 5th wheel camper up a hill to get it in it's site. It barfed up about a quart of trans fluid, and got to about 220. I didn't feel like I was working it that hard. It came out of the overflow tube - and pulling the trailer back home (after adding the missing fluid) it ran at about 185 which is normal. A couple of guys told me that "reverse is really hard and creates heat" which is ok - I'll do it in low next time - what do y'all think?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Reverse Up hill is definitely a heat maker. You will probably be fine, just pay attention to fluid levels and condition.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks man.
 
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The E4OD was well known for puking fluid out the front main seal under those conditions. At least your 4R100 puked it out the overflow.
 
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Overflow? What overflow? I've never seen an overflow on a transmission. Where is it located?
 
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