(Problee dumb) Transmission question(s)

[wv-t]

I put a new Cold Case radiator in my 86 T-Type, and the engine starts fine, but when I put the tranny in drive it stalls. Is it possible I have the tranny cooler lines going into the radiator reversed? Does it even matter which one is top or bottom?

I have had this car for over six years, so I should already know this: where do I add transmission fluid to the stock trannny? I know where the dipstick is. Automatics have always been an intimidating mystery to me.

Also, I realize that there are different ATF formulas. I got a bottle of Carquest "Multi-Vehicle ATF" at Advance. Meets Dexron-III requirements. Sound okay.

I know there is a search feature here, but I am swamped at home and work right now and time is short. So thanks for any help.

 

[kgeb3855]

Trans cooling lines in wrong spots won’t cause car to die.

 

[John Larkin]

Unplug the electrical connector on the left side of the transmission and see if it dies in gear afterward. You pour trans fluid down the dipstick tube. Dexron 3 is fine.