I just bought a 1989 boat with twin Crusader 454's and velvet drive
transmissions. Simple questions.
Do you check the transmission fluid with the engine running, or shut
off. I'm getting conflicting opinions on this although you'd think it
was a simple question.

Also, is there any easy way to get rid of just a little fluid if it is
overfilled. I drained it using the plug in the bottom and it's not a
pretty job.

Thanks.

"about time" wrote in message
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I just bought a 1989 boat with twin Crusader 454's and velvet drive
transmissions. Simple questions.
Do you check the transmission fluid with the engine running, or shut
off. I'm getting conflicting opinions on this although you'd think it
was a simple question.

Also, is there any easy way to get rid of just a little fluid if it is
overfilled. I drained it using the plug in the bottom and it's not a
pretty job.

Thanks.

Extra fluid: Turkey baster, or an ear syringe from the baby section of a
pharmacy. Probably best not to use either tool for its normally intended
purpose afterward.

Run the engine to warm things up and circulate the velvet drive fluid
thru the coolers. Shut down and immediately check levels before the fluid
flows back from the coolers.
Gordon
"about time" wrote in message
om...
I just bought a 1989 boat with twin Crusader 454's and velvet drive
transmissions. Simple questions.
Do you check the transmission fluid with the engine running, or shut
off. I'm getting conflicting opinions on this although you'd think it
was a simple question.

Also, is there any easy way to get rid of just a little fluid if it is
overfilled. I drained it using the plug in the bottom and it's not a
pretty job.

Thanks.