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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FrankenStang" data-source="post: 1145503" data-attributes="member: 17169">yes ille be installing a NEW filter when im ready to put it in, im hunting for a 4x4 pan with the dimple and the 4x4 filter with the pickup neck for a little extra fluid and so it doesn't run dry on hard turns..i was just wondering best way to clean off the valve body as I have tiny bits of catliter in it or specs of rust from knocking off the oilpan...I also adjust the spring and set it diff as you see in the pic its not on the stock support, it didn't have enough tension to fully pull back the Tv valve plus I bent the arm a bit so it doesn't slide behind the valve also, both of which I read these trans like to do..its used and im on a budget but it HAS to be done rite, so im thinking I should just get it all bolted up,TC drained and refilled and then take it to a trans shop and have the set the TV cable and check the trans pressure and stuff..i can justify spending the 100 or so for that, just not 1800 for a trans-plant..jeesh , this job is going pretty easy..im just gonna have to find someone who knows what they are doing so I don't fight trying to get it even with the engine..i also have to get new trans mount bushings but them are cheap.now, the TC has that one little nut on it and if im correct that is to drain and fill it rite? if so how much fluid should I put in it befor I install the trans...also is a 4r70 Tc a direct swap for an aod or are the lock ups wrong???</blockquote>