TH350 tranny fluid capacity (w/ converter)

[mr_clean]

I need to know how much fluid the converter holds. I know the tranny is supposed to be between 5 - 6 pints (at least that is what the couple books I have say) but if the converter, stock cooler and lines were all drained, how much more does that take?

If I turn it over without starting it will that pump fluid through the system?

Also will it be low enough that damage will occure if I start it with only adding the 5 pints to the tranny and leaving it in park while I check the tranny fluid level.

Thanks,

Scott

 

[sweetk30]

get 1 case of fluid. then add 4 quarts. fire up and add as needed to get to level. 10-11 qrt stock convertor 12-13 for hd convertor.

 

[mr_clean]

Perfect, thanks!

 

[sweetk30]

filler er up and good luck

 

[HarryH3]

Yep, it's WAY more than a few pints. When I installed my Turbo 400 after we had totally drained everything, it took 14 quarts. The 4WD Turbo 400's have an extra deep pan and an extension on the pickup tube, so they hold 3 or 4 quarts more than a car version. It helps keep fluid going to the trans on odd angles. The 4WD Turbo 350's might have the same setup.