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After verifying ATX oil levels after the incident, the dip stick indicated about a 1/2 quart low. In total, approx 2 qts were lost. Since then I cleaned the bellhousing real good, added the 1/2 quart of ATX oil, and exercised the transmission in all gears (while the coach was on a flat driveway). Results: no leak what so ever. I conclude that the combination of high reverse pressures, hot oil temps(normal operating temps), the steep incline, and the fact that the trans may have been overfilled by a quart or so caused the oil to siphon or overflow out the vent tube located on the from pump in the bellhousing. Have you or anyone else out there ever heard of such a condition?? Could this be Fords way of preventing and overfill condition to prevent oil foaming? It all seems a little strange to me, but the fact remains that it no longer leaks. Any further assurance would be appreciated.
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RV and bus conversion info since 1996.
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