M50D tailshaft leak with driveshaft out?

[genhawk21]

This is a dumb question, I know. I had my transmission out and on reinstall I refilled the fluid before installing the driveshaft. Perhaps overly full. It came pouring out the tailshaft at a pretty good clip. Is that normal? On the one hand it makes sense that the seal needs something to seal against (the shaft) and would obviously not be in any way sealed without it. On the other hand, maybe not? Now I'm overthinking it and got myself confused. Just curious. Thanks!

 

[Uncle Gump]

You're over thinking...

Trans fluid will pour right out without the driveshaft.

 

[genhawk21]

You're over thinking...

Trans fluid will pour right out without the driveshaft.

Thanks for the sanity check Uncle Gump, much appreciated.