Thanks for that experienced report, Justin. I'll try ATF. In fact, I'll
go ahead and drain the transmission into the "new" pan and let it set until
I'm ready to refill before the next trip in a couple of weeks. If it looks
"iffy", I'll keep the old pan (which is one of the Toronado tow option pans
with fore-aft tubes through the bottom for cooling).

Ken H.


On Sun, Sep 24, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Justin Brady wrote:

> If you fill the pan with gas you'll likely have no paint in the morning.
> Duplicolor engine enamel is great stuff but long term gas exposure is an
> issue. I've had it flake off of properly prepared engines when the carb
> starts leaking heavily. (motorcycle)
>
> I'd fill it with atf, since that's all it's going to see and let it sit
> for a week or so and check it out.
> --
> Justin Brady
> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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