Assuming you're referring to a 4 speed manual? A-833 is the only 4 speed used in cars.Just acquired a 69 road runner 383, 4-speed. How do you identify what kind or model of four-speed it is? No fender tag not much information from the seller. Thanks
yep 68.Also, if it's original to the car, there will be a small 1/2" x 3" long flat spot near the bottom of the transmission that will have the last digits of the vehicle VIN number, I believe passenger side & I think '68 was the first year they did that (?)
Factory 833Ok guys, heres a few pics, looks like an 833?
Anyway, i have a leak...(of course seller never mentioned), but it APPEARS it could be around the i assume what might be a re verse light switch? I dont know what else would be wired to tjis tranny, unmless the speedo is electronic? Its located on the drivers side.....View attachment 595877 View attachment 595878 View attachment 595879 View attachment 595880 View attachment 595881
probably just a worn out oring or seal. heck, its possible its simply loose. Seen that before tooThanks for the help fellas.....anyone experience oil leaks with theirs? Was thinking of replacing the reverse switch since its wet with oil to start with a possible simple fix?
LOL! I NEVER get that lucky!probably just a worn out oring or seal. heck, its possible its simply loose. Seen that before too
probably be doing that on Saturday, good idea....but since the front end will be up on ramps, I assume when I go to refill, I wont have a good idea with "finger in the hole" method of checking level?see how lucky you are
drain the fluid and run a magnet through it and look for copper flakes
new fluid- you have no idea what's in there
Hi Purple... yes that is my intent, am aware of filling til seeps out side hole, BUT since car front is up on ramps not sure the "level" will be correct without dropping car down again, checking for seepage, then jacking back up again to fit my fat arse under to keep filling!1. for the leak, just pull out the plug, clean with carburetor cleaner & replace the o-ring and see what you get. that is the reverse light switch for sure if it has wires running to it.
2. you need about 3 quarts of gear lube, probably 75w-90 or similar & no need for any additive. Some gear lubes now have posi traction additive already in them.
3. fill the trans until it runs out the top/side filling hole and that's the correct level
Make sure the lub you use is rated GL-4, NOT GL-5 as it is hard on your brass synchros. Also unless I missed it, no one mentioned that 833's come in two versions (very hard to tell while installed), the most likely version is the 23 spline input shaft, but the 440/hemi trans had the 18 spline input shaft. 383 cars were equipped with the 23 spline version thus it is much more common. Just my .02.Hi Purple... yes that is my intent, am aware of filling til seeps out side hole, BUT since car front is up on ramps not sure the "level" will be correct without dropping car down again, checking for seepage, then jacking back up again to fit my fat arse under to keep filling!