using a used torque converter??

need a hi stall for my 69 fury [engine has a hot cam of unknows spec] i have an orig 340 hi stall with over 100k miles but trans fluid looked good and i drove car so i know it worked.. what wears out in them? is there a way to ck it out of the car? trans in fury looks to have been rebuilt recently also lmk trans guys dan

If it's factory it should have a drain. Drain the old fluid out of it thru a paint strainer. If it's clean and red, and there's no metal in the strainer after, just pre-fill it with a quart of fresh stuff and use it. Be aware the stall will not be what it was with the 340 tho.

yes i know thanks for the advice dan

Not all OEM TC's had drain-plugs .. most did though. Buying and then using a used converter is TAKING-A-CHANCE. Just like a used cam(a topic I started a bit ago). Draining the ATF and checking-that is a good start but not a guarantee. ALSO ... if the converter is junk .. it could hurt the trans itself.

Bottom line ... it is a gamble.

this is a converter i had in my 70 challenger i drove it about 6 months worked great has sat in garage since late 80,s sealed up so at least i know it did work! dan

SHOULD BE good-to go !

You should have had one of my full-coverage hub covers to protect the hub and keep all the dust and dirt out.

i do have one but it isnt one of yours doc dan

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Be aware the stall will not be what it was with the 340 tho.

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Why's that?