Talked to Manny and based on what we discussed I will be able to make it home OK if I keep the fluid level up. Consumption and observed leak
locations will determine the next course of action when I get home.
Some background - this trans is a Manny with 15k miles on it. Installed at the same time as a Paterson engine and AL rad.
These are some of the factors I've considered based on very good input from the posts here, PM's and emails.
First - Trans cooling lines are all intact, undisturbed and dry. Mine run over the top of the trans and down the right side to the AL rad.
Second - although I have not been able to get under the coach, from the side the trans pan has only the "normal" amount of oily on it and it leaves no
puddles under the trans pan when parked. Also no leakage apparent from the trans in the area of the modulator. Modulator shifting function is
working correctly. In general trans appears to be running just as it should.
Three - there has been oil drips on the pavement from the far LH side of the trans crossmember. This is the area where my trans vent hose ends.
Right now the hose just ends inside the trans cross member on the far LH side. I will pull this out and have it drain into a container. This should
also remove doubt about Venturi suction on the trans vent line. I will also throughly clean the fill tube end after checking level to confirm
(hopefully) there is no leakage there.
Four - we decided to head back as planned along old Rt 66. The only part we will miss from our original plans is Albuquerque so that is not a big
deal as we have been there before. We have mapped the flattest route from Alamogordo to I-40. If we experience a catastrophic failure on the old
Route 66 route there should be adequate support available.
Five - Trans dipstick is original to coach. If anything it is inclined to give me a reading resulting in too low a fill. The metal cap above the
rubber seal tends to ride up to the loop on the dipstick. The stakes in the dip stick to secure this cap in place are worn. When checking frans
fluid level it is necessary to make sure the cap is located properly on the dip stick. The lower stakes under the lowest washer are Intact. For now
I am ruling out overfill but will keep it carefully in mind.
I have some concerns, that with this being the first time for long mountian climbs, that I may have been leaving it in D too long and not pulling down
into Super when I should. I don't floor it off the line from stops so that could not have caused any damage in the TQ area.
Again tanks to all for the suggestions and offers of help.
--
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
locations will determine the next course of action when I get home.
Some background - this trans is a Manny with 15k miles on it. Installed at the same time as a Paterson engine and AL rad.
These are some of the factors I've considered based on very good input from the posts here, PM's and emails.
First - Trans cooling lines are all intact, undisturbed and dry. Mine run over the top of the trans and down the right side to the AL rad.
Second - although I have not been able to get under the coach, from the side the trans pan has only the "normal" amount of oily on it and it leaves no
puddles under the trans pan when parked. Also no leakage apparent from the trans in the area of the modulator. Modulator shifting function is
working correctly. In general trans appears to be running just as it should.
Three - there has been oil drips on the pavement from the far LH side of the trans crossmember. This is the area where my trans vent hose ends.
Right now the hose just ends inside the trans cross member on the far LH side. I will pull this out and have it drain into a container. This should
also remove doubt about Venturi suction on the trans vent line. I will also throughly clean the fill tube end after checking level to confirm
(hopefully) there is no leakage there.
Four - we decided to head back as planned along old Rt 66. The only part we will miss from our original plans is Albuquerque so that is not a big
deal as we have been there before. We have mapped the flattest route from Alamogordo to I-40. If we experience a catastrophic failure on the old
Route 66 route there should be adequate support available.
Five - Trans dipstick is original to coach. If anything it is inclined to give me a reading resulting in too low a fill. The metal cap above the
rubber seal tends to ride up to the loop on the dipstick. The stakes in the dip stick to secure this cap in place are worn. When checking frans
fluid level it is necessary to make sure the cap is located properly on the dip stick. The lower stakes under the lowest washer are Intact. For now
I am ruling out overfill but will keep it carefully in mind.
I have some concerns, that with this being the first time for long mountian climbs, that I may have been leaving it in D too long and not pulling down
into Super when I should. I don't floor it off the line from stops so that could not have caused any damage in the TQ area.
Again tanks to all for the suggestions and offers of help.
--
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
