DextronII or Motor Oil

[srose3070 0]

I want to say thanks for all the help so far. The restore on the Workhorse is at a standstill until parts come (Transmission Seals), it should be this week. The Electro 12 is also awaiting parts (Head Gasket). I wondered while I am waiting I would ask a question in reference to the type fluid that the Electro 12 uses. It has Transmission fluid in it now pretty clean actually:) I have heard you can use motor oil and that the newer ones (After 72') did use motor oil. I remember reading you had to flush the system completely I am unsure as how to do this. It said in the literature the whole system had to be flushed before making the change. I gues my question would be is there an advantage to changing the type fluid to oil and if so what type 10w/40 20w/50? Also the process of flushing the system would be of particular interest. Any input would be appreciated on this as I am not sure how or if I should proceed with this change. Whew that was a mouthful. Does anyone have the torque specs for a K301 cylinder head? Thanks any help would be appreciated.

[kj4kicks 152]

Trying to convert it is a bad idea. If it had ATF in it before, keep it that way. Unless you're going to completely disassemble it, you'll never flush out everything.

[srose3070 0]

Sounds like good advice.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Does anyone have the torque specs for a K301 cylinder head?

Lube bolt threads with engine oil (I use high temperature anti-seize instead) and torque @ 25-30 ft lbs in a "criss-cross" pattern starting in the center and working toward each end.

Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature, allow it to cool, and re-torque to the above specifications.

[srose3070 0]

Thank you both for the input. I will leave as is and change the fluid for now. I appreciate the specs.

[linen beige 14]

I'll enthusiastically second E's advice. You probably won't find Dexron II since it is no longer made, but Dexron III will work fine.