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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Torque Converter Question

OK, Bronco Guru's, I am finally getting ready to put my new motor and transmission back in after draining the Transmission, including the Torque Converter. My question is there any special thing I need to do when I fill up the transmissions? Will it fill up the Torque Converter on its own? Or do I need to fill up the Torque Converter separately?
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Less wear on the pump if you fill the converter. Also, not as much burping on the system.
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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You did not say what transmission so here is my experience.... On my E4OD I added about 6 qts to transmission then ran engine only about a half a minute. Repeated and shifted gears this time. Then 3 qts and drove it thirty minutes to check level. Added 1 qt. Be sure to use ATF fluid specified on dipstick. 16 qts for mine. Transmission fills torque converter.
 
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Old May 12, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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I was told buy a quy that use to rebuild trann'y to fill TC 1/2 way when installing.His words not mine.
 
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Go with the experts. I only replaced the fluid.
 
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