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Old 10-20-2013, 05:00 PM   #4
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Default Re: 1965 Impala BBC Stocker Update

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Question, probaly for Mark Y

I have a built TH350 with 2.75 1st, manual valve body. I bought it brand new in 2002 and has never been run in a car. It has been sitting since. If i take the pan off and due a "visual" and everything looks OK (no rust I guess) would it be safe to install and run as is?

Will L
I would say "yes"...
But here's what I would do: Keep adding ATF,, 8-9 qts ,, until it runs out the vent..Don't even give it time to fill the converter...Then, after it settles for a while, fire it up and immediately add the remaining 3-4 qts.
Put it in manual low, wait a few seconds, then run it through the gears , light throttle, then try reverse, gently.
You will probably have to drag the brakes to feel the 1-2 shift with it up in the air. Don't be concerned until you drive it with the rpms up a bit.
Good luck
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