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KULTULZ · 09-08-2018, 06:56 AM

If one plans to force fill an assy, the condition of the vent is important. A blocked/inoperative vent will cause seal(s) failures). An overfill can also lead to lubricant frothing.

If you want to be 100% certain that you have a correct fill level especially after rebuild, is to raise the car level (all four corners), and fill until the plug opening spills fluid. Put the cap back in and run the car. Check the level again and a few hundred miles afterward.

You also need to find a fluid with modern characteristics as much has changed from the fifties (and don't mix - a drain and fill should be considered).

09-08-2018, 06:56 AM	#8
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,484	IMO - Re: '55 car rear end oil capacity If one plans to force fill an assy, the condition of the vent is important. A blocked/inoperative vent will cause seal(s) failures). An overfill can also lead to lubricant frothing. If you want to be 100% certain that you have a correct fill level especially after rebuild, is to raise the car level (all four corners), and fill until the plug opening spills fluid. Put the cap back in and run the car. Check the level again and a few hundred miles afterward. You also need to find a fluid with modern characteristics as much has changed from the fifties (and don't mix - a drain and fill should be considered). __________________ *** - MULTI-VEHICLE SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - Multi-vehicle transmission fluids are becoming more and more popular in the marketplace. Oil marketers design these fluids for a wide range of automatic transmission types. While they are not licensed by any specific auto manufacturer ... ??? ... enough said ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)