63 Dart vert/top fluid

[JimD]

What fluid is used on my 63, also where is the best place to buy new hoses for the top, thanks in advance Jim.

 

[4spdcuda66]

You can get the new hoses here: http://www.hydroe.com/product_detail.html?id=4988&parts=Dodge Dart All - Convertible Hose Set The original fluid is the same thing as auto trans fluid without the red dye. You can refill with Dex/Merc trans fluid. Here are their instructions for bleeding the air out of the lines and pump: http://www.hydroe.com/Tips_-_Cylinders__amp__Pumps.html Although this article mentions brake fluid, I have read somewhere on this forum that brake fluid will dry out the lines and make them weak and brittle. I have a 1967 Fury III convertible with the original plastic hoses. I topped off my pump with Dex/Merc trans fluid. No problems.