gear box oil


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By sallens - 14 Years Ago
hi all

i am haveing a problem my 292 with ford o matic gear box, it keeps coughing oil out of the gear box dipstick tube is this right,

any body got any idea wot the problem might be

                                 steve.

By BPoland858 - 14 Years Ago
I had that problem with my 57 T-Bird.  If I let it sit for too long, the torque converter leaks down and ford-o-matic thinks it has too much fluid in it, and starts burping it out the dipstick.  At least that's what I was told.  I start her up run through all the gears.  Basically take if for a little run.  Since I started doing that, no more problems.  I was told that there was a tech bulletin that stated that the T-Birds should not be allowed to sit for extended periods of time or this problem would occur. 

Hope this helps.

By Hoosier Hurricane - 14 Years Ago
The case needs to be vented.  On some models, the vent is a button like thing at the front of the case on the right side.  On some, there is a tube pressed into that hole and exits at the back right side of the case.  Make sure they are not plugged with grease/dirt or mud daubers.
By NoShortcuts - 14 Years Ago
John's suggestion is a good one. Also, check with a transmission rebuilder. I vaguely recall someone telling me that IF the front pump on the transmission is worn, the torque converter will drain back causing the 'overfill' condition. Sad



Regards,
By sallens - 14 Years Ago
john

i had a quick look under the car but can not see the button like thing at the front of the case

have you got a picture of what i am trying to see please.

                 steve.

By Hoosier Hurricane - 14 Years Ago
Steve:

Sorry, I don't know how to do pictures.  The vent is near the forward edge of the main case, just below the upper bolt that holds the transmission to the bellhousing.