Installing new Edge converter....finally!

82 GT · 04-10-2006, 08:22 AM

I finally got the time to start installing my new 3700 stall converter from Edge.
How much fluid should I put in the converter? I've heard from 1/2 quart up to 3 quarts already and I want to be sure what's the correct amount.
When I put my 2400 stall converter in about three years ago, I only got about 3/4 of a quart in it. How important is this step?
Also, this is the first time I installed a tranny without it attached to the engine. Is there any good advice out there?

rwhite65 · 04-11-2006, 01:38 AM

As for how much to put in it, when I bought mine it said in its instructions how much oil I should put in it. I think when I re-installed it last year, I tried to get as much in it as possible, letting the fresh fluid settle in a ways, and then adding more.

As for the tricks for putting it in, make sure that bad boy is seated all the way back against the pump. I have used a half inch wrench, bolting it to the bell housing via a flywheel cover bolt. By doing this, the wrench sits against the T.C. and provides a little tension on it so it doesn’t slip forward as you put it up in the car. I have noticed is the higher I had the car in the air, the better maneuverability I had.

Get er done, and let’s see some smoke shows!
Ryan

04-10-2006, 08:22 AM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Installing new Edge converter....finally! I finally got the time to start installing my new 3700 stall converter from Edge. How much fluid should I put in the converter? I've heard from 1/2 quart up to 3 quarts already and I want to be sure what's the correct amount. When I put my 2400 stall converter in about three years ago, I only got about 3/4 of a quart in it. How important is this step? Also, this is the first time I installed a tranny without it attached to the engine. Is there any good advice out there? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

04-11-2006, 01:38 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Installing new Edge converter....finally! As for how much to put in it, when I bought mine it said in its instructions how much oil I should put in it. I think when I re-installed it last year, I tried to get as much in it as possible, letting the fresh fluid settle in a ways, and then adding more. As for the tricks for putting it in, make sure that bad boy is seated all the way back against the pump. I have used a half inch wrench, bolting it to the bell housing via a flywheel cover bolt. By doing this, the wrench sits against the T.C. and provides a little tension on it so it doesn’t slip forward as you put it up in the car. I have noticed is the higher I had the car in the air, the better maneuverability I had. Get er done, and let’s see some smoke shows! Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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