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ATF type for 1956 Powerflite
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dougruffner
Posted 2014-12-17 3:42 PM (#464971)
Subject: ATF type for 1956 Powerflite



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Power Steering as well.
Thanks!
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Shep
Posted 2014-12-17 8:54 PM (#465013 - in reply to #464971)
Subject: Re: ATF type for 1956 Powerflite



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Dexron lll trans fluid, regular p/s fluid.
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d500neil
Posted 2014-12-18 3:10 AM (#465046 - in reply to #465013)
Subject: Re: ATF type for 1956 Powerflite



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And, on the P/S fluid, you can drain the stuff in about 4 seconds, with the return line disconnected from the pump and with the engine running....be sure
to try to catch as much of the forcefully-spent fluid in a bucket, as possible.

With the P/S system now flushed, you can pour the honey-consistency Lucas-brand Power Steering lubricant/Stop Leak into the reservoir, to
lubricate the system, but also to prevent minor leakages from it, and to increase the overall steering response/feel, thru the steering wheel.


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dougruffner
Posted 2014-12-18 7:21 AM (#465061 - in reply to #465046)
Subject: Re: ATF type for 1956 Powerflite



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Thanks for your responses. The transmission is rebuilt, but the power steering unit and pump came from parts cars. Flushing the system sounds like a good idea. Do I use all Lucas fluid or a mix of it and Dexron III?
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Shep
Posted 2014-12-18 8:32 AM (#465079 - in reply to #465061)
Subject: Re: ATF type for 1956 Powerflite



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Lube gard red is an ok additive for the trans.
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d500neil
Posted 2014-12-19 4:00 AM (#465180 - in reply to #465079)
Subject: Re: ATF type for 1956 Powerflite



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The Lucas stuff is for power steering pumps, but they may also formulate trannie fluid (doubt it, tho)

I've just filled the P/S reservoir with Lucas Stop Leak, full-strength; it pours out like honey.

I went over to the Dark Side & was cajoled into installing 'Ford' Type F trannie fluid in my car's (built-up) TorqueFlite transmission, several years
ago, to get firm(er) upshifts.

The Type F has worked well, in that overhauled transmission; dunno how well it works in an already worn trannie.


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