<VV> Torque Converter Capacity

[shortle]

As Mr. Smitty points out, it is ALMOST impossible to get all the fluid out of the TC. However, I have been successful at removing all the oil by:
1. Have the TC sitting on a table on its nose.
2. Using a "fluid sucker" (turkey baster) continually sucking the fluid out of the center cavity allowing it to refill itself. It took literally all day doing this. Ridiculous to say the least. Benefit gained=zero.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301 


-----Original Message-----
>From: Smitty <vairologist at cox.net>
>Sent: Nov 20, 2012 9:49 PM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: <VV> Torque Converter Capacity
>
>
>I know the PG holds about 3 quarts. How much more is in the torque
>converter? I want to drain as much as possible. How much will drain out of
>the torque converter when left to sit for a month?
> MIKE KOVACS
>*******************************************
>Smitty Says,  It doesn't quite work that way Mike.  The hole by which the
>fluid comes and goes is in the center of the converter, so no matter how
>long you let it drain the lower half will always be full of fluid.  Seems to
>me about 2 1/2 qts.  I am sure somebody else will have the numbers.
>
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