Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Fluid

[Bill Watson <wwatson@xxxxxxxxx>]

Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Fluid
I would not take that advice seriously.  Someone writes in what to put in
his/her MANUAL transmission car and the writer replies what to put in an
AUTOMATIC transmission!

For one, I would like to know what service bulletins he is talking about.  I
have a selection of Chrysler Corporation owner's manuals and shop manuals
from the 1950;s through 1980's, and NONE mention Type F transmission fluid
of any kind.

The 1950's advise using  Type A.
The 1960's advise using  Type A, Suffix A  (successor to Type A).
By the 1970's it is Dexon II (successor to Type A, Suffux A).

So, until someone comes forward with hard, written proof, and can show me
the service bulletin in its orginal form, I stick to my advice - Use Dexron
fluid.  Do NOT use Type F.

And Mercon is actually the modern day Type F and is to be used in the FWD
Mopar transmissions.

Bill
Vancouver, BC


----- Original message -----
From: Tony Rinaldi
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Fluid


Hi Joe,

I have pasted in a recommendation from the Chrysler300Club.com tech area. We
use Type F or FA, which is readily available, in our cast iron 727 trannys.

Q: I am getting many different answers as to what lube to use in my 4 speed
A833 transmission. What is correct?
A: Chrysler service bulletins designate "automatic transmission fluid". This
fluid should be Type F or Type FA. This fluid should also be used on all
cast iron 727 and 904 transmissions. Do not use Type A Suffix A, or any
Dexron or Mercon.

http://chrysler300club.com/rcmstuff/hints/helpfulhints.htm

Tony


From: JLSAVARD@xxxxxxx
Reply-To: JLSAVARD@xxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 00:45:53 EDT
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Transmission Fluid




Hello, All,

I have a question that I am certain has been asked and answered before, but
I can't dig a reliable answer out of my records.

I am changing engines in my Chrysler.  The donor engine/transmission is a
1959 Saratoga 383 with a cast iron torqueflite.  I believe that the original
fluid is type "A", which is no longer available.  Can you suggest a suitable
substitute?

Thanks to all,

Joe Savard
Lake Orion, MI

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