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1959 dodge fluid for torque flite
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5859
Posted 2006-06-16 7:50 PM (#58108)
Subject: 1959 dodge fluid for torque flite


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Location: Lemoore CA		I want to drain my transmission on my 59 Dodge, I am assuming it is a torque flite, and I was wondering what is the best fluid to use? As far as I know, the transmission has not been rebuilt. Also, how much will I need to refill it? Also, where is the drain plug located, I can't seem to find it. thanks

Edited by 5859 2006-06-16 10:02 PM
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Fanbladeus
Posted 2006-06-19 3:47 PM (#58169 - in reply to #58108)
Subject: RE: 1959 dodge fluid for torque flite



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Location: Warren, Michigan		If its anything like my 3-speed tranny on my '58 Chrysler there is no drain plug. Just remove the fill spout and it starts draining. I hear it take 11 quarts or so to fill an entire system. I plan on using Type F fluid.

Again not sure for your application... do you have a speed torqueflite?
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chfisher
Posted 2006-07-26 5:59 PM (#61274 - in reply to #58108)
Subject: RE: 1959 dodge fluid for torque flite


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The other guy was right, there is no drain plug. Drop the pan one bolt at a time, leaving the ones nearest the engine for last with a BIG pan under the trans. To be sure you have a Torqueflite and not a Powerflite, just look at the shifter pushbuttons. Torqueflites have 1-2-D, Powewrflites do not since they are two speeds. As I recall, the avergae T-flite takes about 18 pints. While the pan is down you may want to reach up there and make sure the bands are properly torqued. I have the manuals, I have a 59, contact me for more info if needed at chfisher2004@yahoo.com

Charles Fisher
www.chrysler300country.com
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plypete
Posted 2006-07-26 6:15 PM (#61277 - in reply to #61274)
Subject: RE: 1959 dodge fluid for torque flite


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Location: Centerville, SD		There should also be a plug on the torque converter. I have type F in my 59 TF. It has a tendency to give firmer feeling shifts. Dexron is fine also.
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I GOT FINS
Posted 2006-07-27 12:59 AM (#61331 - in reply to #58108)
Subject: RE: 1959 dodge fluid for torque flite



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Location: Northwest Iowa		James:

There was a thread on what fluid to use in the automatic transmissions about a year ago.

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=7480&p...


Read it and you will still be confused.

I am still a firm believer in what I posted in the thread.

If you have a repair manual for your car see what it recommends for trans fluid.

I am sure that the formulas for most all of the transmission fluids have changed
since 1959 , so you will have to make up your own mind and do what you think is best.


Good luck:

J.W. Duhn
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