JoeChiOhki
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Okay, since the transmission in the old wagon needs to be drained and refilled again before the big haul with the Truck Camper later this year, I'm debating swapping to a deeper transmission pan (possibly one with cooling fins) in place of the stock pan.
But, before I start altering things, I do have some questions.
1.) Does having the extra fluid available in the pan put additional pressure strain on the transmission itself?
2.) What are some good brands/best prices for a replacement pan kits (complete with the riser to lower the pickup down deeper), preferably one with a drain plug.
For the record, this is the A518/46RH that was used behind the old TBI V8 360 Gas engine (Which I may do a rebuild on at some point in the future when I decide to pursue doing a 440-3 swap in).
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Quote:1.) Does having the extra fluid available in the pan put additional pressure strain on the transmission itself?
No.
Quote:2.) What are some good brands/best prices for a replacement pan kits (complete with the riser to lower the pickup down deeper), preferably one with a drain plug.
I've used B&M pans in the past. They've been around a long time and are well known for their auto trans parts. Click here: http://bmracing.com/?page_id=1684
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Check out Mag Hytec. I got one on my 64 Dodge D100 with a push button A-727 transmission (Basically your transmission but no overdrive).
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JoeChiOhki
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What's the advantages of the cast aluminum pans over say the steel pans?
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Super_Dave
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Alum. as a metal has a specific heat index much higher than steel. This means it transmits the heat out of the pan much more efficiently. I also did the enlarged pan switch to my rear axle gears.
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I put Mag Hytec transmission and rear diff pans on my '97 Ford PSD when we bought our fifth wheel. Happy so far. I also added temp gauges for both.
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I put a PML pan on my 48RE and it's been fine.
It has a drain (which I'd say is mandatory). I did not need to extend my pickup/filter assembly - for sure not mandatory in my situation. I'm not sure you really need to worry about the pickup tube since you would fill to the same level on the dipstick which would keep the pickup well covered.
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Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli
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Check if you need to get a deeper sump pickup to match the deeper pan. Another quart or so of fluid can't be bad.
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SoCalDesertRider
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If you get one with a drain plug, you should still pull the cover and change the filter when you change the oil. Being able to drain the oil before pulling the cover would make that part of the job much less messy.
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