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You don't want to overfill the transmission ! That will cause the fluid to foam and that leads to all kinds of problems. The oil pump will fill the lube galleries just fine. You would not believe how much oil spray there is in one of these transmissions ! I had the pleasure of seeing a "Test"...
That's another reason I like Australia. They have a lot of IHC trucks there and they love them ! I had over 20 IHC trucks after working for IHC in the 1970's . Loved them dearly, especially my 1980 Scout II . Sadly had to get rid of all of them.
No place to keep them and no time to work on them...
That vertical housing holds a big spring. I totally agree with you on the 3306 and 3406 engines. I would also add the 3408 in there also. Those engines where what CAT used to be all about. Tough and reliable, no nonsense engines. I think it was the whole "ACERT" emissions crap that destroyed...
Why do you want to replace the transmission filter ? They are a fine metal mesh and don't go bad unless the screen gets torn.
So if your oil looks good in the transmission, and it shifts fine don't mess with it.
So your a "CAT" mechanic. That's good to have around here. What do you think of the...