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kerry pinkerton is currently offline  kerry pinkerton   United States
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Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I started getting ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I found this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/medium/IMG_20141103_121332_170.jpg

Obviously, about 1/4 of the O-ring is just plain missing.

Sigh. My bad, my fault, all on me.... Sad Embarassed Nothing at all to do with Manny other than him selling a transmission to a dumbass.

I have no explanation for why I didn't take 10 minutes and pull the dipstick tube out last summer when I noticed a big transmission fluid leak. Could have saved myself a chunk of change and lot of work. Embarassed

If I recall correctly, the O-ring was just a basic Harbor Freight O-ring from an assortment box. It should have been high temp Viton. Regardless, the broken O-ring let fluid run out of the tranny when the converter leaked down. The fluid is definitely burned. On a positive note, there is no transmission fluid in the final drive. I was concerned that the mating seals on the 3.21 might have failed.

And when I was removing the cooler lines, one of them self destructed...guerrrrrrr

I think I understand why the tranny temp sensor never got hot. There wasn't enough fluid in the pan to heat it up.

I'll get the tranny out tomorrow and next week take it down to Ken Hendersons and pick up one of the new Manny Trannys that Manny built at Ken's and left there for us poor unfortunate souls in the South that might need one.

So, what can I do to keep this from happening again. I haven't talked to Manny about this but I'm thinking there is bound to be some way to 'know' when the fluid is low while driving. Yes, I'm going to implement a front access dip stick but what if something happens while driving? Loose an oil cooler line or ?? It sure would be nice to have a gauge or warning system of some type.

Ken mentioned there is a diagnostic pressure port on the side. Perhaps a gauge or sensor there would provide an indication of falling levels. Or, new cars have a sensor in the side of the pan that detects when the oil level is low and turns on a 'low oil level' message. I don't know but there is bound to be something. Isn't there?


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
Re: My tranny woes [message #265391 is a reply to message #265389] Mon, 03 November 2014 19:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I don't have my GMCMI parts interchange manual handy,

Does anyone have a part number for the O ring to fit this?

larry
Re: My tranny woes [message #265393 is a reply to message #265389] Mon, 03 November 2014 20:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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kerry pinkerton wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 18:31
Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I started getting ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I found this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/medium/IMG_20141103_121332_170.jpg

Obviously, about 1/4 of the O-ring is just plain missing.

Sigh. My bad, my fault, all on me.... Sad Embarassed Nothing at all to do with Manny other than him selling a transmission to a dumbass.

I have no explanation for why I didn't take 10 minutes and pull the dipstick tube out last summer when I noticed a big transmission fluid leak. Could have saved myself a chunk of change and lot of work. Embarassed

If I recall correctly, the O-ring was just a basic Harbor Freight O-ring from an assortment box. It should have been high temp Viton. Regardless, the broken O-ring let fluid run out of the tranny when the converter leaked down. The fluid is definitely burned. On a positive note, there is no transmission fluid in the final drive. I was concerned that the mating seals on the 3.21 might have failed.

And when I was removing the cooler lines, one of them self destructed...guerrrrrrr

I think I understand why the tranny temp sensor never got hot. There wasn't enough fluid in the pan to heat it up.

I'll get the tranny out tomorrow and next week take it down to Ken Hendersons and pick up one of the new Manny Trannys that Manny built at Ken's and left there for us poor unfortunate souls in the South that might need one.

So, what can I do to keep this from happening again. I haven't talked to Manny about this but I'm thinking there is bound to be some way to 'know' when the fluid is low while driving. Yes, I'm going to implement a front access dip stick but what if something happens while driving? Loose an oil cooler line or ?? It sure would be nice to have a gauge or warning system of some type.

Ken mentioned there is a diagnostic pressure port on the side. Perhaps a gauge or sensor there would provide an indication of falling levels. Or, new cars have a sensor in the side of the pan that detects when the oil level is low and turns on a 'low oil level' message. I don't know but there is bound to be something. Isn't there?

That seal is way above the normal fluid level isn't it? I know there is some level of churning going on but is it really the cause?


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
Re: My tranny woes [message #265394 is a reply to message #265389] Mon, 03 November 2014 20:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bob what happens is the torque converter drains down and fills the bottom of the tranny which overflowed via the missing O-ring. From what I can determine, all converters leak down but some quicker than others. When I first noticed the problem, I was 2 quarts + low. Manny said no 425 can survive that.

Larry, I don't know about the parts list but Manny said that HF has a Viton O-ring assortment.


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265403 is a reply to message #265389] Mon, 03 November 2014 21:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Kerry, et al,

For your front access transmission dipstick, consider just modifying the
existing dipstick tube rather than replacing it. There's a bend in the
tube just above the FD. I drilled a 3/8" hole there, then distorted the
hole to a "warped oval" with a 3/8" rod. Into that hole I brazed a 3/8" x
12" tube, trimmed so it didn't extend but 1/32" or less into the dipstick
tube. A compression coupling and additional tubing extends the 12" to the
driver's side of the radiator.

With the minor interference inside the dipstick tube, I can still use the
OEM dipstick, with its top seal and vent (essential). For the extended
dipstick, I use a 1/8" steel cable, with the lower end brazed to eliminate
raveling and provide a markable/readable surface. I made a T-handle from
1/2" Lexan with a set screw to hold the cable at the proper calibrated
length. The "vertical" part of the T is drilled to fit over the 3/8"
tube. The small cable can share the dipstick tube with the flat original,
but if one wanted to, they could cut the original off short of the new tube.

It's worked for me for several years; your results may vary. :-)

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
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On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 8:31 PM, Kerry Pinkerton
wrote:

> Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month
> due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I started getting
> ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I
> found this:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html
>
> ​...​

> Yes, I'm going to implement a front access dip stick but what if
> something happens while driving?
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Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265404 is a reply to message #265403] Mon, 03 November 2014 21:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Do you have any pictures Ken??

On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
> Kerry, et al,
>
> For your front access transmission dipstick, consider just modifying the
> existing dipstick tube rather than replacing it. There's a bend in the
> tube just above the FD. I drilled a 3/8" hole there, then distorted the
> hole to a "warped oval" with a 3/8" rod. Into that hole I brazed a 3/8" x
> 12" tube, trimmed so it didn't extend but 1/32" or less into the dipstick
> tube. A compression coupling and additional tubing extends the 12" to the
> driver's side of the radiator.
>
> With the minor interference inside the dipstick tube, I can still use the
> OEM dipstick, with its top seal and vent (essential). For the extended
> dipstick, I use a 1/8" steel cable, with the lower end brazed to eliminate
> raveling and provide a markable/readable surface. I made a T-handle from
> 1/2" Lexan with a set screw to hold the cable at the proper calibrated
> length. The "vertical" part of the T is drilled to fit over the 3/8"
> tube. The small cable can share the dipstick tube with the flat original,
> but if one wanted to, they could cut the original off short of the new tube.
>
> It's worked for me for several years; your results may vary. :-)
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 8:31 PM, Kerry Pinkerton
> wrote:
>
>> Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month
>> due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I started getting
>> ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I
>> found this:
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html
>>
>> ...
>
>> Yes, I'm going to implement a front access dip stick but what if
>> something happens while driving?
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Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265406 is a reply to message #265404] Mon, 03 November 2014 21:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Only the word picture. :-)

I'll check tomorrow whether it's possible to make useful photos of the
installation.

Ken H.


On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:31 PM, Ray Erspamer wrote:

> Do you have any pictures Ken??
>
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Ken Henderson
> wrote:
>> Kerry, et al,
>>
>> For your front access transmission dipstick, consider just modifying the
>> existing dipstick tube rather than replacing it. There's a bend in the
>>
> ​...
>
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Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265412 is a reply to message #265389] Tue, 04 November 2014 01:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Kerry,

I'm sure this isn't the first AW S#!T you've run into tinkering with "stuff" and I'm sure it won't be the last. Hopefully Manny will
be able to rebuild your transmission.

If I were you I would inspect the chamfer where the dipstick goes into the final drive. With the final drive out you could use a
beveled grind stone like this in a drill to increase it a bit:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#4522a277/=ufzopj

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426


-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Pinkerton

Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I
started getting ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I found this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html

Obviously, about 1/4 of the O-ring is just plain missing.

Sigh. My bad, my fault, all on me.... :( :blush: Nothing at all to do with Manny other than him selling a transmission to a
dumbass.

I have no explanation for why I didn't take 10 minutes and pull the dipstick tube out last summer when I noticed a big transmission
fluid leak. Could have saved myself a chunk of change and lot of work. :blush:

If I recall correctly, the O-ring was just a basic Harbor Freight O-ring from an assortment box. It should have been high temp
Viton. Regardless, the broken O-ring let fluid run out of the tranny when the converter leaked down. The fluid is definitely
burned. On a positive note, there is no transmission fluid in the final drive. I was concerned that the mating seals on the 3.21
might have failed.

And when I was removing the cooler lines, one of them self destructed...guerrrrrrr

I think I understand why the tranny temp sensor never got hot. There wasn't enough fluid in the pan to heat it up.

I'll get the tranny out tomorrow and next week take it down to Ken Hendersons and pick up one of the new Manny Trannys that Manny
built at Ken's and left there for us poor unfortunate souls in the South that might need one.

So, what can I do to keep this from happening again. I haven't talked to Manny about this but I'm thinking there is bound to be
some way to 'know' when the fluid is low while driving. Yes, I'm going to implement a front access dip stick but what if something
happens while driving? Loose an oil cooler line or ?? It sure would be nice to have a gauge or warning system of some type.

Ken mentioned there is a diagnostic pressure port on the side. Perhaps a gauge or sensor there would provide an indication of
falling levels. Or, new cars have a sensor in the side of the pan that detects when the oil level is low and turns on a 'low oil
level' message. I don't know but there is bound to be something. Isn't there?
--
Kerry

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Re: My tranny woes [message #265414 is a reply to message #265389] Tue, 04 November 2014 08:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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kerry pinkerton wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 19:31


Obviously, about 1/4 of the O-ring is just plain missing.

If I recall correctly, the O-ring was just a basic Harbor Freight O-ring from an assortment box. It should have been high temp Viton. Regardless, the broken O-ring let fluid run out of the tranny when the converter leaked down.


So, you are saying that you, or someone put in a HF "O" ring and that O ring disinigrated leaving what is pictured? I agree, in retrospect that while you (or anyone) is at it, you might as well spend the extra few pennys and put in a Viton O ring....But until now....who knew??? I would have thought that temps on that part of the trans would not be high enough to deteroriate a standard O ring....but then what do I know...

Don't beat yourself up...could be happening to me and many of the rest of us right now. Difference now is...We've been told!!

Thanks for the update.


Larry Smile
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
Re: My tranny woes [message #265417 is a reply to message #265389] Tue, 04 November 2014 09:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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kerry pinkerton wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 19:31
Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I started getting ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I found this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html


Obviously, about 1/4 of the O-ring is just plain missing.



Another possibility. The O-ring got nicked while inserting it and seperated.

I installed my tube with the front clip out of the GMC. It was a bit putzy to get it to seat correctly. With the trans installed it would be more difficult to feel if it went in correctly. It is, IMO, a wheel off and fender liner out job.


Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265419 is a reply to message #265417] Tue, 04 November 2014 09:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I guess you could ask NASA if correct "O" ring installation is important.
Remember Challenger? That dipstick o ring is important and it is not the
easiest to install. Kinda like the one on the transmission filter. If you
don't get it right, bad stuff happens.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
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On Nov 4, 2014 7:30 AM, "Steve Southworth" wrote:

> kerry pinkerton wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 19:31
>> Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last
> month due to low fluid. I suspected my dipstick and today I started getting
>> ready to pull the tranny tomorrow. When I removed the dipstick tube I
> found this:
>>
>>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p56393-cause-for-my-tranny-fa.html
>>
>>
>> Obviously, about 1/4 of the O-ring is just plain missing.
>
>
>
> Another possibility. The O-ring got nicked while inserting it and
> seperated.
>
> I installed my tube with the front clip out of the GMC. It was a bit
> putzy to get it to seat correctly. With the trans installed it would be
> more
> difficult to feel if it went in correctly. It is, IMO, a wheel off and
> fender liner out job.
> --
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> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
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Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265437 is a reply to message #265419] Tue, 04 November 2014 12:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I know most folks don't care for my glass engine cover but I love it. One can make a quick engine inspection anytime you want. Teri normally does that for me, looking for oil that should not be out on the engine, that we keep clean. We have saved ourselves some headaches with the 1/4 inch tempered glass, as has wally up in Omaha. Makes me feel more comfortable seeing what is going on. Oil from this dipstick problem would have blown up to where we could have seen it.
One could also put a couple of cheap cameras done there to monitor most of the engine area also.
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Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265441 is a reply to message #265419] Tue, 04 November 2014 13:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Jim,

If you're interested reading how badly NASA screwed up here's a link to the Wikipedia entry on the Challenger failure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Challenger_disaster

Scroll down to Rogers Commission and there's a sketch of the seal. Along with what they say in the Wikipedia report I remember
reading a report noting that water had seeped down n between the metal, frozen; and expanded the joint which exacerbated the
problem.

At the time a close friend of mine (Director of the Hamilton Standard Facility at JSC) mentioned something interesting about how
NASA had evolved after Project Apollo. He noted that during Apollo NASA had a "Can Do" :-) attitude. By the time Shuttle had arrived
hubris had changed that to a "We Can't Fail" attitude. :-(

As far as Kerry's problem goes I reckon the o-ring he selected could have been a bit too big and a chunk snagged on the chamfer
going in and got cut off when the tube was inserted in the final drive - been there - done that on other installations.

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy

I guess you could ask NASA if correct "O" ring installation is important.
Remember Challenger? That dipstick o ring is important and it is not the
easiest to install. Kinda like the one on the transmission filter. If you
don't get it right, bad stuff happens.
Jim Hupy


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Re: My tranny woes [message #265455 is a reply to message #265393] Tue, 04 November 2014 19:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Kerry,

I don't mean to sound like I am contradicting anyone but my Dad had a similar experience back in the 70s with his coach.

Coach wouldn't move forward or back, terribly burned fluid. Really nasty smell.

Changed the fluid and filter. Coach would move in forward and reverse!! It worked fine.
Put about 100,000 miles on it before he sold it. Never another problem!

I would spend the cost of fluid, filter change and see if it works again.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Rick M.


1974 26' Canyonlands aka "The General" Clinton, TN

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Thing is Rick that the coach moves forward in first and second perfectly. Its only 3rd and reverse that are slipping. That points to a problem (burned disks) in the drive package (thats not the right name).

Regardless, it's out and on the ground...actually in the shop... now. I was really dreading it but now that it's over, it wasn't as bad as I was thinking it would be.


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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kerry pinkerton wrote on Tue, 04 November 2014 21:36
Thing is Rick that the coach moves forward in first and second perfectly. Its only 3rd and reverse that are slipping. That points to a problem (burned disks) in the drive package (thats not the right name).

Regardless, it's out and on the ground...actually in the shop... now. I was really dreading it but now that it's over, it wasn't as bad as I was thinking it would be.


Water over the dam now if it is already out.

Sorry to hear of your trans troubles.

I too just had to have trans redone. But mine was because a snap ring broke at 94k miles.
I was travelling in Texas and had to have AAMCO fix it. Frustrating because I have an extra trans and torque convertor at home!!!

Such is life. It ran great on the 1000 mile trip home.

Rick M.



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kerry pinkerton wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 17:31
Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last month due to low fluid.
So, what can I do to keep this from happening again. I haven't talked to Manny about this but I'm thinking there is bound to be some way to 'know' when the fluid is low while driving. Yes, I'm going to implement a front access dip stick but what if something happens while driving? Loose an oil cooler line or ?? It sure would be nice to have a gauge or warning system of some type.

Ken mentioned there is a diagnostic pressure port on the side. Perhaps a gauge or sensor there would provide an indication of falling levels. Or, new cars have a sensor in the side of the pan that detects when the oil level is low and turns on a 'low oil level' message. I don't know but there is bound to be something. Isn't there?


This is a most interesting question because, like many, when driving I idly wonder how the transmission is doing. I have a temperature gauge but wonder if a buzzer to sound or a light go on when pressure is low would help.

I found this buzzer sender adjustable up to 50 lbs. That seems to be low a pressure from what I read, but on the other hand it might be soon enough to stop real damage.

http://www.smileysracing.com/shopping/productDetails.aspx?i=17547&c=1286


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Best Wishes,
George
Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265507 is a reply to message #265496] Wed, 05 November 2014 16:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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George, you worry too much.(grin) Look out that huge panoramic windshield,
watch the scenery go by. If there is sinister stuff happening under the
hatch, it will either get worse or not. If it gets worse, then deal with
it. A Manny Transmission will cost you the same $$$ with a small bit of
trouble as it will for a lot of it. A LOP switch that malfunctions will
leave you beside the road same as a failed engine or transmission will. It
is just one more link in the failure chain.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Nov 5, 2014 1:01 PM, "George Beckman" wrote:

> kerry pinkerton wrote on Mon, 03 November 2014 17:31
>> Some of you may remember that I lost my 1 year old Manny Tranny last
> month due to low fluid.
>> So, what can I do to keep this from happening again. I haven't talked
> to Manny about this but I'm thinking there is bound to be some way to
>> 'know' when the fluid is low while driving. Yes, I'm going to implement
> a front access dip stick but what if something happens while driving?
>> Loose an oil cooler line or ?? It sure would be nice to have a gauge
> or warning system of some type.
>>
>> Ken mentioned there is a diagnostic pressure port on the side. Perhaps
> a gauge or sensor there would provide an indication of falling levels.
>> Or, new cars have a sensor in the side of the pan that detects when the
> oil level is low and turns on a 'low oil level' message. I don't know but
>> there is bound to be something. Isn't there?
>
>
> This is a most interesting question because, like many, when driving I
> idly wonder how the transmission is doing. I have a temperature gauge but
> wonder if a buzzer to sound or a light go on when pressure is low would
> help.
>
> I found this buzzer sender adjustable up to 50 lbs. That seems to be low
> a pressure from what I read, but on the other hand it might be soon enough
> to stop real damage.
>
> http://www.smileysracing.com/shopping/productDetails.aspx?i=17547&c=1286
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> Best Wishes,
> George
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Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265518 is a reply to message #265507] Wed, 05 November 2014 20:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kerry pinkerton is currently offline  kerry pinkerton   United States
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James Hupy wrote on Wed, 05 November 2014 16:45
...A LOP switch that malfunctions will
leave you beside the road same as a failed engine or transmission will. ...


How is that Jim? I guess if it broke off and let fluid out perhaps but otherwise you'd just get a buzz alarm...or not.

I spoke to Manny about this and he said he has something...he was in a noisy place and I couldn't quite understand what he was saying. I'll follow up with him.


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
Re: [GMCnet] My tranny woes [message #265523 is a reply to message #265518] Wed, 05 November 2014 23:04 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Kerry, I was referring to the LOP switches that sense loss of pressure and
open the ignition circuit. When they fail open, you have no spark. Sorry if
my answer was confusing.
Jim Hupy
On Nov 5, 2014 6:50 PM, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:

> James Hupy wrote on Wed, 05 November 2014 16:45
>> ...A LOP switch that malfunctions will
>> leave you beside the road same as a failed engine or transmission will.
> ...
>
>
> How is that Jim? I guess if it broke off and let fluid out perhaps but
> otherwise you'd just get a buzz alarm...or not.
>
> I spoke to Manny about this and he said he has something...he was in a
> noisy place and I couldn't quite understand what he was saying. I'll
> follow up
> with him.
>
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> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also a 76
> Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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