Can't find on DIY. The service manual says to remove the cross member to gain access to torque converter drain plug. While I was rotating engine, to line up drain, not an easy thing, when I got close the compression took over and spun too far. Car up on jack stands for manuvering purposes. After three times doing this, as I have to feel for plug while rotating...well, I consulted SM. Anyway, l was wondering if anyone has drained without removing crossmember? It's going to be a mess, as the fluid will run onto a horizontal plane, might try to slide a funnel into container, as long as I don't mind showering in ATF. Otherwise, is said bolt accessible even? New K-1 spring? While I'm here, can it hurt?

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83 SD

84 CD

it is tight with the croosmember on, but don't waste ur time removing it. just get an allen wrench with a "t" handle to take out the bolt, and put an oil catch container underneath, it worked for me


by the way, u deserve a medal if u dont get tranny fluid on u, might want to wear "work clothes"

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82' 300SD

Thanks.... Eastern Shore, Va?

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83 SD

84 CD

eastern shore, MD on the chesapeake bay

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82' 300SD

ohhhhhhhh to be back in chincoteague

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commercial fisherman diesel in my blood in my boats trucks and Dear old Dad has had me drivin them since i got my first license in 1968
1986 300 SDL 427654
1999 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 225423
1986 300 SDL 287000 Dad's
1987 190 Turbo 158000 Mom's (my inheritance)