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  1. 03-07-2008 08:14 PM #1
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    I would get a quart in there

     



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  2. 03-08-2008 07:25 AM #2
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    I did the same thing 3 times - on two different cars . The first one I just put a few quarts in the transmission and kept adding until full - never had a problem. I was dum enough after the first time, to do it a second time after I bought a higher stall converter. Again, not a problem. This last and 3rd time, I pulled it apart and added my quart of ATF. But still don't think there would have been a problem - same transmission (TCI-C4) and the same 'verter (TCI - Breakaway). Me, if the car is together, add a few quarts, start it up and the pump will circulate the oil.
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  3. 03-08-2008 07:27 AM #3
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  4. 03-08-2008 07:56 AM #4
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    The instructions with my new converter from TCI said to put 1 quart in it prior to installation. This is primarily for the benefit of the bearings. Bottom line when you start up and immediately take care to complete the fill it will charge with oil quickly and you should not damage anything.

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