Perkins 4-108 - Borg Warner Velvet Drive - Trans fluid cha..

Hi all,

Going on a weekend cruise this weekend, and want to be sure to get
this tranny fluid change right the first time.

I would really appreciate any and all help here.

1. What type of fluid is best - I have Dexron III ready to go.

2. How much fluid will I need?

3. Procedure is just take out bottom bolt - then take out top bolt to
release all fluid. Put in bottom bolt - fill till the fluid leaks
over the lip of the top bolts threads (is this bolt horizontal or
vertical??? I'm not at the boat now) - then run the top bolt back
in?? Yes?? or is the only way to tell when full by checking
dipstick?

4. Any particular gremlins to beware of?

5. What kind of things can I be looking for in the old fluid (color,
texture, smell, etc....) that would indicate anything, and if so,
what. And if so, how to avoid those problems in the future.

Thanks in advance for your help - this forum has always been a great
resource for us.

Thanks,

> 4. Any particular gremlins to beware of?
>
> 5. What kind of things can I be looking for in the old fluid (color,
> texture, smell, etc....) that would indicate anything, and if so,
> what. And if so, how to avoid those problems in the future.


On me old OWENS there was a stainless steel screen on the bottom drain
bolt. It looked like a felt carpet! Cleaned it up really good, and
found out shifting was a LOT more responsive! Fiber from the disks I
imagine.

Den 48ft YF