Re: A500 transmission Temparature vs Fill Question

From: Vincent Heckathorn (victorylane@iwaynet.net)
Date: Sat Nov 07 1998 - 11:09:13 EST


normal operating temp (ie 180/190 deg water temp )

Colin H.

ShelbyKota@aol.com wrote:

> OK... dipstick has engraved into it: "CHECK WHILE ENGINE IS WARM"
>
> Now... describe "WARM":
>
> Idle for 5 minutes
> Idle for 1 hour
> Drive around the block
> Drive 10 miles
> Drive 50 miles
> Hold candle under transmission
>
> Is there a certified (not insane) mechanic who can answer and PROVE the
> answer to this question. For as delicate as my transmission is (A-500 in my V8
> Dakota Shelby) this is very critical for me to know.
>
> All imput would be appreciated.
>
> Michael Weary
> founder of:
> The Official Shelby Dakota Register



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