Torque converter capacity

scrappie · 04-03-2008, 04:50 PM

Changing the filter in a TH350 and have been having a problem with a leak and I am not sure if the dipstick is reading correctly. After dropping the pan how much fluid remains in the torque converter? And what is the total capacity of a TH350 1971 cutlass. Thanks.

J-(Chicago) · 04-03-2008, 06:38 PM

I'd say 75% of the fluid will stay in the converter. You can't really get most of the fluid out of it without drilling a hole in it and pop riveting it back shut after you drain it. If you just drop the pan, I'd guess only 4 or 5 quarts will come out. The whole system won't ever drain out all the way because there are so many little channels that fluid sits in.

J-(Chicago) · 04-03-2008, 06:41 PM

Make sure that you put the screws back into the holes that you took them out of immediately. If you go to the store for smokes or something and come back to put the filter on later, you will be looking at all those holes, spinning the filter different ways and scratching your head.

04-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
scrappie Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 45	Torque converter capacity Changing the filter in a TH350 and have been having a problem with a leak and I am not sure if the dipstick is reading correctly. After dropping the pan how much fluid remains in the torque converter? And what is the total capacity of a TH350 1971 cutlass. Thanks.

04-03-2008, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,537	I'd say 75% of the fluid will stay in the converter. You can't really get most of the fluid out of it without drilling a hole in it and pop riveting it back shut after you drain it. If you just drop the pan, I'd guess only 4 or 5 quarts will come out. The whole system won't ever drain out all the way because there are so many little channels that fluid sits in. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

04-03-2008, 06:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,537	Make sure that you put the screws back into the holes that you took them out of immediately. If you go to the store for smokes or something and come back to put the filter on later, you will be looking at all those holes, spinning the filter different ways and scratching your head. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
69 442 Torque Converter Shield	Fred H	Parts Wanted	2	01-24-2008 04:47 PM
Carb/torque Converter Tech Question for a 350	SPEEDROCKET	Small Blocks	18	12-18-2007 06:35 PM
Rear fluid capacity?	Pete77	Drivetrain/Differentials	1	07-22-2006 12:12 AM
Rear Fluid Capacity?	Pete77	Cutlass	1	05-15-2006 05:37 PM
Torque Converter 69 w31 conv	Surfrat67	Small Blocks	13	05-14-2006 03:42 PM