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Old 11-14-2022, 05:03 PM
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Default 61-64 super hydro question...fluid level

Hoping someone sees this and can do me a favor. If you have a Bonneville or Star Chief that has its original super hydro that functions properly, here's my request. Would you be willing to go and pull the trans dipstick out and measure the distance from the tip to the fluid level. Do not wipe the dipstick off or run the car. Best way would be to just go out in the morning, pull the dipstick and measure the distance
to the fluid level. Thx in advance for any assistance. Poncho60.

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Old 11-14-2022, 07:17 PM
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Unless you start the car, the fluid level will read high after sitting overnight. The fluid should be on the upper full line line with the car warm and idling while on a flat surface.
You may want to get the later filler tube with the ball on the end.

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Thx for the reply. I'm totally aware of the level checks when the trans is running/warm. I want to know how far above the full mark the fluid level is (approx) when the trans has not been running and is cold. There's a reason I'm asking which I don't really need to get into.

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Thx for the reply. I'm totally aware of the level checks when the trans is running/warm. I want to know how far above the full mark the fluid level is (approx) when the trans has not been running and is cold. There's a reason I'm asking which I don't really need to get into.
There is nothing written for this. It is all about torus drain back. Maybe it will read 1-2 qts overfull before starting it. 3 different cars may read 3 different ways.
I can check my 64 Bonneville when I go in tomorrow....IF I remember!

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Thx for the reply. Much appreciated.

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I fired it up this AM without checking the stick! Sorry!

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