Drain plug location on '68 4-speed trans
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Drain plug location on '68 4-speed trans
I'm trying to get my '68 442 4-speed convertible running again, last ran in 1985, last tagged in 1983. Got everything done (shocks, brakes, hoses, belts, etc.), but want to change the 4-speed transmission oil/grease, and am unsure where the drain plug is. Also, had a helluva time getting the fill plug loose, had to buy an 8-point socket, but that did the trick. Any help would be appreciated. A photo would be great. Thanks, Mike.
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You also can get most of the fluid out by sticking a flexible tube in the fill hole and drawing it out with a vacuum type pump.
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Thanks for the replies. A couple of local mechanics here also told me I could pull a couple of lower bolts on the inspection cover on the driver's side of the transmission without removing the cover and the fluid will come out of the bolt holes. Another suggestion was to remove the bottom bolt where the tailshaft housing bolts to the transmission and and the fluid will dribble out there, just not very fast. The problem with that is that I don't think the bolt will come out all the way, because it will hit the crossmember. Third option is to try siphoning out the fluid with a suction device. I'll let everyone know what, if anything, works.
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Thanks for the replies. A couple of local mechanics here also told me I could pull a couple of lower bolts on the inspection cover on the driver's side of the transmission without removing the cover and the fluid will come out of the bolt holes. Another suggestion was to remove the bottom bolt where the tailshaft housing bolts to the transmission and and the fluid will dribble out there, just not very fast. The problem with that is that I don't think the bolt will come out all the way, because it will hit the crossmember. Third option is to try siphoning out the fluid with a suction device. I'll let everyone know what, if anything, works.
Bill
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