aaron68s
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I hear mixed emotions on which one to run in an 833, what are some pros and cons of both?? Thanks Aaron:burnout:
my 1969 shop manual recommends dextron ATF for both 3 and 4 speed manual transmissions
Exactly ^^^^^^ but no matter how hard you try to tell people, they always gotta latch onto the latest and greatest gimmicks. I say let um waste their money.
Ive never heard of ATF in a stick. Seems like a terrible idea. I've always used whatever decently priced gear oil I could get my hands on.
I'm running atf in mine right now, seems to shift smooth but it doesn't like to shift down into 1st gear unless I'm damn near stopped. Is that normal for an 833?
I'm running atf in mine right now, seems to shift smooth but it doesn't like to shift down into 1st gear unless I'm damn near stopped. Is that normal for an 833?
The trick is to take advantage of better lubricating technology without falling for the gimmicks.
There isn't a reason in the world to allow more wear just because a 40 year old book says to use what was available 40 years ago.
Then use Dextron-Mercon6. LOL
Yes and also the guys that tear these down day in and day out like Brewers and PassonWell, I have used 80-90 in all my 833's for 30 years, My friend and his Hemi... it was a rebuilt 833, he thought he would go new school and try syn, clashed like crazy! He replaced the oil with 80-90.... perfect from then on. This on a suggestion from a good friend of ours who is lead mech at a Mopar dealership. Keep in mind I am just referring to 833 4 speed....not a fancy *** 5 or 6 speed.