I have a 63 avanti and i need to know where to check the transmisson fluid and what kind of fluid including brake fluid and what type of oil
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A couple "Other" things:
The Transmission is checked running at SLOW Idle, in Drive, wheels chocked, Parking Brake set.
Use care, not to let it get away from you!
Valvoline still makes the Ford Type ATF in Type "F" or "FA" which works well in a Stude. but if you do not find that at your parts Store the Dexron II and higher Roman numeral Trans. Fluid can be used with a bit less firmness of shifting.
Brake Fluid is USUALLY the Standard off the shelf DOT3, Dot4 can be added or flushed/Bleed and used.
BUT some Cars may have been converted to Silicone DOT 5, if so you do not want to MIX them. Take out a tablespoon full from the Master Cylinder with a syringe or whatever and put it in a clear container, add around 3 times as much Water and if it SEPARATES it is Silicone Dot 5, use ONLY that.
There are HUNDREDS of posts here discussing the need for ZDDP in Classic Car Oils, one currently about "Oil Additives" and Many under Search word "ZDDP".StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Use NO Oil with a 0 or 5 in it's Weight Number EVER!
Use 30 Wt., 10W-30, 10W-40, or (20W-50 in Warmer Temps., High Mileage Engine or Summer only).
Valvoline Racing VR1 with ZDDP in the Silver Bottle for street driven Cars comes in 10W-30 and 20W-50 and more.
Here is a Link to more Info on that:
Last edited by StudeRich; 03-21-2017, 05:32 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by dalton View PostI have a 63 avanti and i need to know where to check the transmisson fluid and what kind of fluid including brake fluid and what type of oil
Standard or automatic?
Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4
Engine Oil: Depends on climate/temperature and condition of engine. Equivalent of SAE 10-30 all the way to SAE 20-50. Be sure to add ZDDP for cam/lifter/rocker arm protection that is missing from most modern engine lubricants. Some lubricants such as Valvoline GR-1 Racing Oil however has the necessary ZDDP.
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostA couple "Other" things:
The Transmission is checked running at SLOW Idle, in Drive, wheels chocked, Parking Brake set.
Use care, not to let it get away from you!
Valvoline still makes the Ford Type ATF in Type "F" or "FA" which works well in a Stude. but if you do not find that at your parts Store the Dexron II and higher Roman numeral Trans. Fluid can be used with a bit less firmness of shifting.
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The rattling, humming sound in Park and Reverse is the Pressure Regulator Valve chattering whenever the Fluid is Low or the Throttle Pressure adjustment Rod is set incorrectly.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostThe rattling, humming sound in Park and Reverse is the Pressure Regulator Valve chattering whenever the Fluid is Low or the Throttle Pressure adjustment Rod is set incorrectly.
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