Notices
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

tranny return line?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:26 AM
  #1  
tndiesel's Avatar
tndiesel
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 999
Likes: 0
tranny return line?

Is the tranny return line the one that goes into the back of the tranny? That is the one I need to hook up to when doing a tranny flush without dropping the pan, right?
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:06 AM
  #2  
BlueMule's Avatar
BlueMule
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,743
Likes: 2
From: Ft Scott
Yes, the rear is the return.
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:55 AM
  #3  
tjbeggs's Avatar
tjbeggs
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Club FTE Silver Member

yes the rear line but for what it worth I don't think that is an effective way to service the trans. I drop the pan, put a drain plug kit in the pan, change the filter, reinstall the pan then remove the inspection cover for the TC and they normally have a drain plug as well. Drain the TC, reinstall everything and refill.

Putting a drain plug in the pan makes the whole deal a no brainer. I just don't feel flushing with the cooler lines really does as good of job getting all the fluid out with out using ALOT more oil.Also you don't get a chance to inspect for parts and pieces in the pan.
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:48 AM
  #4  
tndiesel's Avatar
tndiesel
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 999
Likes: 0
I just discovered a tiny amount of oil that on the back of the oil pan. I assume this is not an easy fix? Also, I also discovered that I have the return tranny line hooked up to the top of the tranny cooler instead of the bottom. Does that really matter because of gravity issues? Lastly, on the tranny return line where it goes into the tranny it has a small nut and a big one. Which one do I loosen to get it out and do the flush?

Thanks!
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:01 AM
  #5  
tjbeggs's Avatar
tjbeggs
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Club FTE Silver Member

If you plan to flush the system with the truck running the cooler outlet won't matter. One the line you will need to go after the smaller nut. The other is just the fitting in the side of the trans
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:32 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE