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marmon77 
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 Topic: Changing tranny fluidPosted: September-09-2011 at 11:37am |
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Would like to know the best or easiest way to drain tranny fluid, any tips tricks so as not to be too messy. Thanks
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Morfoot
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 11:44am |
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Mark, some guy's have used a turkey baseter(sp?)to remove Tranny fluid, some have used a small pump to remove it. I use a huge syringe with a rubber tube on the end to draw out the fluid. It takes awhile but no mess and I get most of it out.
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LaurelLakeSkier
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 2:12pm |
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A vacuum pump similar to this works well for the removing trans fluid and comes in handy for a variety of fluid removal operations.
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TRBenj
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 2:17pm |
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We use the suck up and it works great... a mitivac is supposed to be a quality unit as well.
Mark, whats up with the red rev-gel BFN? You thinking of upgrading? 
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 3:02pm |
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Tom351
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 3:17pm |
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I use one of these:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Attwood-Gear-Lube-Pump/16351021 Just add a hose on the end made for the bottle and you can drop the hose into the trans filler hole |
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Bri892001
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 4:06pm |
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I used one like this. If the collection tank is not connected to the pump, it's helpful to have someone holding the output side as well as the collection container. Or else yes, you will make a mess.
I found I had to poke around a little bit with my suction tube to find the bottom of the trans. Also, I used two identical, empty, windshield washer containers. When I was done sucking out the old fluid, I lined up the container with the old next to the empty container. Then, I filled the empty with the new, until it was at the same level. Then put the stuff in. (This helped insure I was putting back exactly what I took out). 
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 4:11pm |
That's a good idea takes the guess work out of the equation. |
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Liledgy
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 4:25pm |
 . I have used the little pumps that you can put on a cordless drill. Worked very well and quick to. It's pretty cheap too.
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LaurelLakeSkier
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Posted: September-09-2011 at 8:20pm |
Tim The red/white is the right color combo for me and if it was a bit closer (and maybe a little lower price) would be worth a look for a nice retirement project. In terms of the upgrade, if you're asking if it would replace my BFW (Barefoot Whaler),I don't ever see getting rid of that boat although adding a few more HP is always a possibility.
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marmon77
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Posted: September-10-2011 at 1:16pm |
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Thanks for the info. guys Il';ll get to!
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