Pt. 1: How to Install a Chevy 350 in a Ford Thunderbird : How to Pre-Fill a Torque Converter

Pre-fill a torque converter when installing a new engine in your car so the torque converter doesn't run dry when you first start the engine; learn how in this free auto-remodeling video.

Expert: Doug Jenkins
Bio: Doug, of Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods, not only servers the entire nation, but even customers outside the U.S have found the shop's services indispensable.
Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• engine
• replace
• motor
• mechanic
• transfer
• exchange
• chevy
• chevrolet
• ford

[saivert]

these videos are pretty short. They could have put the segments together in longer videos and used the bookmarks feature.

[dsouth01]

OK, so how are you going to attach the torque converter without spilling fluid everywhere?

[cgrobe21]

I never "Pre-filled" a convertor before, and never had a problem with any not being filled first hand.

[DrinkMyGin]

@dsouth01 yeah like do you flip the car on its side or something

[travi3so67]

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[supared25]

That is why you should fill it as much as you can. Typically, you will spill some so it is also good to have a pan underneath it. If you have your tranny on a lift, you can tilt it and the torque converter to minimize spillage ;)