How much ATF in torque converter?

How much ATF in torque converter? for a c4 tran

how do I know if it works or is in good condition any tips ?

thanks guys :Handshake

 

susposedly you dont need to put any in before you install it. the trans will pump it full. i personaly put 1 quart in it so it doesnt have a dry start. i would guess it will hold about 5-6 quarts. the thing is to start pooring in fluid right after you start the motor.

 

I got it! thanks!

 

How to know if your torque converter is in good shape??

 

I am dropping mine off a trans shop today to be flushed clean before I install it, and hopefully they will be able to tell if it is in good shape or not.

 

Don't the fins on those suckers get bent or broken? I hear that some shops have a machine to test 'em out...

Found this on some forum...



Top Ten signs of a bad torque converter:

#10 - It's found between an engine and transmisison which have the words "Daimler" or "Chrysler" cast in them somewhere;

#9 - Doesn't claim "Additional Oil" on Form 1299 with its tax return;

#8 - Your torque converter has been "balooned" more than Dick Cheney's arteries;

#7 - When you're not looking, it crawls off the flexplate and takes twenty minute paid "breaks" on the input shaft;

#6 - You wake up in the morning and find your torque converter sleeping with your neighbor's wife;

#5 - The lockup clutch has more "slop" than Madonna;

#4 - Your torque converter has been off on an Extacy binge for six days straight;

#3 - The hookers in Times Square tell you "We would, but we don't want to get caught with someone with a torque converter like yours.";

#2 - Sneaks out at night and holds up convenience stores for all the ATF they have on hand;

The Number 1 reason your torque converter is bad - Your torque converter has appeared twice on "America's Most Wanted".

 

that list is pretty funny.

the conveter should be fine as long as you havent put big power through it or ran it with out fluid in it for longer than a few min.

 

torque converter

The torque converter has 7 holes that have been patched.

Do you guys think it is ok to use?

Here is the picture

 

sure those ain't weights to balance it

 

I hope so.

Do you know if they are weights ?

 

If they are weights then does it seem like there are a lot of them or does it seem ok?

 

Yes, they are balance weights... Got a good laugh out of that one, Thanks!
There are ways to check some parts on a torque converter but to check its actual condition you have to cut it open - you might as well buy a new one when you compare the costs.
On a side note, if you are a betting man and it was OK before the transmission was rebuilt it will probably be OK on the new transmission. And if it fails you can always replace it. the big pieces will drop into the case and only the small stuff will go through the cooler - where it will mostly collect in the cooler to be slowly released into the rear lube circuit of the C4 chewing up the rear bearings and thrust washers.
(That is why most rebuilders strongly suggest a NEW converter with every rebuild.)

 

PaulS

Thank you for that information. :Handshake

I'm still learning about all this stuff.

And you are helping a lot!!!!