Hey all, I have a 62 Dynamic 88 convertible that I absolutely love. I brought it to Back To The Fifties last weekend on Friday and Saturday, in the pouring rain, with a top that doesn't seal. That part sucked, but they were great days! Then on Sunday, I could barely get the car to move!

This year the car has been puking ATF out of the dipstick tube, which I thought was because my vent was plugged. I cut the canister off, which helped for a little while, but didn't fix my problem. On Sunday morning at zero dark-thirty in the morning, it wouldn't move unless I was revving it over 2500 rpm.

ultimately I want to put in either a 700r4 or a manual tranny, probably a tr6060 as I have one in the garage and I thin that a six speed would be silly and really cool at the same time, but I'm not ready to turn the car into a project.

what do you guys say? Is there an easy fix for my Roto-10? Something that'll keep me on the road until winter?

btw, the ATF level would be low, sayin "add a pint", so I would put in a pint, and then the dipstick would show that it's overfilled! Like a LOT

edit, here's the car, for what it's worth

 

There is one way to read an automatic transmission dip stick - engine at normal operating temperature w/ engine running. You can read the dipstick w/ the engine cold and guess at your ATF level. Again, there's one way to measure ATF fluid level - at operating temperature w/ engine running.

Repeat the above process several times then determine the true ATF level. Assuming you have the correct dip stick for your transmission. If you're puking ATF from the dip stick tube, it sounds like you're in a very overfilled condition.

 

Yeah, I know how to check the fluid level, but thanks.

i read on a couple FB groups that there's a problematic pump on some of these, trying to figure if there's an easy fix

 

Olds recommended that the trans fluid and filter be changed every 30,000 miles.
If you just bought the car, it's hard telling when it was done last.

The pan can be drained by removing the dipstick tube.
Then remove the pan and replace the filter.
Re-fill with Dexron III / Mercon trans fluid.
You may find your problem was a clogged filter.
Put the vent canister back on. It's there for a reason.

Filters and pan gaskets are available from FATSCO.
Fatsco Transmission Parts

 

I've never heard of the Slim Jim Rotohydramatic having a weak pump. I respond to all the Slim Jim threads on our site and have never heard that. If anything, the setting of the manual throttle valve on a Slim Jim is so CRITICAL that even having it a bit off can result in poor shifting.

The only "easy" thing you can do is to double and triple check that transmission fluid or drain it and replace it and hope for the best. If you drain the ATF you might refill with the Dexron/Mercon III as mentioned, or try some shift medic and Dexron/Mercon VI.

Good luck. It's a beautiful machine!

 

Thats a beautiful car. I wouldn't butcher and hack up that car. If you would like, call Bob's Transmissions in Milaca, MN. Call (320) 982-6656 19038 Ivy Rd. Milaca.MN 56353

 

Thanks everyone. I'll quadruple check the fluid level, order a pan gasket and filter, and go that route before doing anything drastic