Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Fluid

[Rog & Jan van Hoy <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Fluid

Now I'm confused.  We've been advised before to use Dexron, unless you want a firm shift then use Type F.  Could it be the 300 guys want firm shifts?

 

--Roger van Hoy, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '66 Plymouth, '81 Imperial, Washougal, WA

 

----- 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