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MAF-01600 FORD F-100 1973-1979 TKO Installation, Rev 0 11/29/17
E.
FINAL INSPECTION AND START UP PROCEDURE
1. If you did not fill the transmission with fluid before installation, remove the fill plug
on the passenger’s side of the transmission and fill with 2 quarts, 20 ounces of
transmission fluid, or until fluid runs out of the fill hole with the vehicle level.
GM
Synchromesh (part #88900333; formerly part #12345349) or Pennzoil (part
#3501) is the recommended fluid and will provide the best shift quality.
DEXRON/MERCON ATF (non-synthetic) and Mobil 1 ATF are the ONLY
other fluids approved by Tremec. The use of ANY other fluid will void your
warranty.
Silver Sport Transmissions recommends that the fluid be replaced
after the first 500-1000 miles of normal driving, and then every 30,000 miles
thereafter. It is acceptable to use the less-expensive DEXRON/MERCON fluid
for the break-in period and then replace it with GM Synchromesh. Reinstall the
fill plug after adding fluid.
2. Start engine and allow engine to idle for a few minutes.
3. Check for leaks while warming up.
4. Slowly rev engine in neutral and listen for any unusual sounds or vibration.
5. Shift through all forward gears with the clutch disengaged (clutch pedal
depressed).
6. Do not shift into reverse above idle speed, reverse is not synchronized. Shifting
into reverse may require shifting into a forward gear first to prevent grinding.
7. Test drive at low speeds and low RPM.
8. Gradually increase engine RPM and vehicle speed.
9. Compare this test drive to the pre-installation test drive.
