by The Plankster Prankster » Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:09 am
the standard view toward standard trannies is that if there's enough fluid in it, leave it alone. it would be wise to check if you haven't already
that said, if you do choose to change it, its really quite simple. i assume you found the fill plug, as you commented about the lack of space around it. there is just enough space up there for that quart bottle of 90wt (facing upright) to get the tip in the hole. once its started, crush the bottle to push as much fluid as you can, then refill the same bottle (buy a gallon jug for this) and repeat. when it overflows its full.
and as you're up there messing with it, you would be wise to check that all bolts holding it together are still tight (i had one start dying for loose bolts causing fluid loss). a little red Loctite is good insurance on critical areas like this
83 F250 flatbed 300-6, NP435, 4X4, 5800lbs empty weight
83 Ford LTD, 3.8v6, AOD, 2100 carb, DS2. new whitewall tires. rebuilt engine and trans (myself). weighs 4000lbs on a normal day. my DD and toolbox on wheels
wishing i could find a work van that got better than 20mpg