No dip stick on a 350

[Gerry]

With the other thread on the 350 I thought someone maybe interested in this.
The T has the case only of the 350 in it for set up. When we come to build the trans I am going to put a level plug in the casing. Reason is I dont want a filler tube on show, especially hooked to the firewall.
So when we do the build is it worth me taking some pics and posting them? This can be applied to other dip stick trans but you may have already worked it all out for yourselves.

For the guys that want to check the level on a regular basis remember if it needs topping up when you check it, its probably got a leak.
Gerry

 

[Hotrod46]

Gerry, it seems that some OEM's are taking the same approach. My wife's Dodge Charger doesn't have a fill tube or dipstick. I was pretty surprised the first time I was trying to check the fluid levels. I'm old school about doing that stuff.

Mike

 

[hotrodman]

With the other thread on the 350 I thought someone maybe interested in this.
The T has the case only of the 350 in it for set up. When we come to build the trans I am going to put a level plug in the casing. Reason is I dont want a filler tube on show, especially hooked to the firewall.
So when we do the build is it worth me taking some pics and posting them? This can be applied to other dip stick trans but you may have already worked it all out for yourselves.

For the guys that want to check the level on a regular basis remember if it needs topping up when you check it, its probably got a leak.
Gerry

Always appreciate your pictures,Gerry.However,I always thought the marks on the dipstick represented the correct level when the engine was running and in Park.I guess my question is-how do you know the correct level "at rest"? Would it be higher?

 

[Screaming Metal]

Yes....we would be very interested....

 

[Gerry]

Always appreciate your pictures,Gerry.However,I always thought the marks on the dipstick represented the correct level when the engine was running and in Park.I guess my question is-how do you know the correct level "at rest"? Would it be higher?

Yep thats right
The normal 2 lines on a dip stick are for hot and cold. Bottom one is when fluid is cold and top for when its hot. . If your checking the fluid the car should always be running and in Park (can leave it in N but play safe and put it in P) If its hot after a few miles run, level should be at or near the top line on the dip stick. This is also why some of the latest trans have to be checked when the temperature is at the correct level, and one of the things about a level bung in comparison with a dip stick. A level bung has no hot and cold lines, if you see what i mean.

Some of the latest Fords have to be connected to a diagnostic machine to fill them!!!. Now thats really mean, but with 7 speed autos here already and 9 speed ones in the pipeline the fluid levels are getting more and more critical.

When we build the 350 I will take some pics and post them up.
Gerry