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| | | | Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 390 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 390 | I can never remember wich fluid for a 60 chev auto trans mission.Thats not all i forget but lets start there. :confused:
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In the stone age it was called ATF Dexron. Now it might be Dexron/Mercon-3 or whatever!
The back of the container will indicate GM approval and the word Dexron will pop up somewhere. I am guessing you won't be able to find anything that isn't approved for the GM tranny.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | It used to be that Ford transmissions used something different, but the more recent Fords use the same stuff GM automatics use, so most of what you find on a shelf should be the right thing.
Using the wrong stuff will affect shifting and could lead ot other troubles, so its worth reading the container to be sure of what you have.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 41 | Yeah, older Fords used Type-F, but anything currently available will work fine in your tranny. 
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 390 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 390 | Thanks guys.Haveing an olderford too,i have both type f and atf dextron on the shelve and can never remember who gets what.
1942 1\2 Ton 1951 1\2 Ton 55 willys cj-5 1954 and 59 Cushman Scooter 1960 Biscayne Sedan 1965 G/10 panel van 1966 C/30 Grizzly Motorhome You know you're a 'Bolter when your daily driver is older than you are... My progress pics | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 149 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 149 | Ok here's the scoop on ATF....
Up untill the 80's.... GM Transmissions used Dextron.. while Ford and Chrysler Products used Type "F" fluid..... (early Packard Ultra-matics and some others used Type "H")
Most automatic trans. and some newer Std Trans now all tend to use Dextron/Mercon ATF.....
The primary difference between the Dextron and Type "F" fluids? is that Dextron has added FICTION MODIFIERS..... For the purpose of those wonderful smooth shifts.. The upside of this is grandma won't feel the tranny shift..... The downside? is that the clutches and bands slide during application.... yes you get a smooth shift...but also build alot of excess heat and friction inside the tranny... This shortens the life of the fluid.. as well as extensivly shortening the life of those clutches and band... requiring more frequent rebuilds.
Most rodders and racers that utilize GM auto trannys use Type "F" in the tranny to get that nice solid shift... without the heat and friction build up. As well as less frequent rebuilds. yes..(smile) Type "F" will work just great..with no problems.
Another note for referance... You will see alot of "special" racing ATF out there.. labled as HURST or B&M....... When I was doing some work with an automotive tech trade school in AZ in the mid 80's...we sent blind samples out to an indipendent testing facility to see just where the differences were.... and basic diff between the B&M and HURST fluids? was the color...otherwise they were basicly Type "F".... and of course the friction modifiers in the Dextron fluid.
I hope this helps clear up the ATF myths....
Michael
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