trans filter location and change on 1989 170

cowboyup · January 16, 2015, 07:43:25 PM

Trans pulls slow when starting off, slows more and more. Can turn off and crank back few mins later does OK for 1/2 mi or so then slows again. Going to change filter but know nothing about this thing.
Where is trans filter located, is there a certain order I need to follow? Thanks

so il logger · January 16, 2015, 07:53:00 PM

should just be a spin on. pretty straight foreward to change. Also should have a sump screen in bottom of tranny. if its like a 92 c6 then the spin on will be on left side in front of cab if sitting on machine

cowboyup · January 16, 2015, 07:57:19 PM

Can't seem to see it anywhere. This is old style w 453. Only spin ons I find are for eng.

so il logger · January 16, 2015, 07:59:49 PM

hmm..maybe southside logger will have an idea he has a 170

cowboyup · January 16, 2015, 08:57:30 PM

Thanks. I find there are two cylindrical things in belly under crank pulley, but a lil scared to take apart to see if there are cartridges inside. 3-4" around x 12" I guess. Just flopping around buried under belly crap. Need to clean it up if it'll pull right, if not I gotta git rid of it and get something productive. Nobody around here knows any thing bout franklins. All tj and tc here.

treeslayer2003 · January 16, 2015, 10:28:57 PM

one of my uncles had a 88 170, brakes would come on a bit once in a while. i suspect it had weak charge pump pressure.........some thing to check.

Southside · January 17, 2015, 12:04:56 AM

Mine is mounted on the passenger side of the engine against the engine covers - looks just like you described, but I have the 6BT so not sure if yours would have been mounted in the same place and just never put back.

smwwoody · January 17, 2015, 05:38:11 PM

sounds like you found the tranny filter or filters. some had one some had two. There was a problem with the bypass built into those filter housings. it is an easy fix I have the franklin service bulletin on the fix for the sticky bypass. pm me your email and I will send you a copy. I tried to attach a PDF of the bulletin to this post we will see if it works. I think I have a full franklin parts manual for you machine. they are much rarer than hens teeth. if i still have the manual you cover the shipping and it is yours.

Woody

smwwoody · January 17, 2015, 05:40:08 PM

oh yea i forgot to mention that the sticky bypass would not be causing your problem but may be the cause of the damage that could be causing your problem