> Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 21:52:39 -0400
> From: "Tom C." <c_tom@bellsouth.net>
> Subject: [oletrucks] 350 Turbo dip stick
>
> I have a 350 Turbo tranny in my 55 2nd. I seem to be having a problem with
> the "O" ring leaking around the dip stick. I have replaced it at least 2
> times but it keeps leaking. I put an "O" ring it and cranked it up. I let it
> run for a few minutes and then shut it off, no leaks, great. The truck sat
> for a few weeks with no leaks , then all of a sudden I start seeing tranny
> fluid on my garage floor, and a lot of it.
>
> My question is is there a seal made that is better than the "O" ring. A
> frind told me about a retro kit, or retro seal that would stop it. Anyone
> ever heard of such a thing?
the dipstick tube on newer trannys uses a sleeve type seal rather than
an oring. but the dipstick tube is different, so you cant' use the
new seal on the tube you have now.
maybe the kickdown cable is leaking...check the shifter seal also.
--
Jim
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