05-29-2017, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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rookie mistake
I think I just made a rookie mistake of draining the transmission (gearbox?) oil instead of the crankcase oil.
What to replace it with? 600W? How much? |
05-29-2017, 01:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: rookie mistake
600 weight oil is right. You can get it from most Model A vendors. Fill it until oil starts to come back out the fill "pipe" on the side of the tranny.
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05-29-2017, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: rookie mistake
And when you do drain and refill the engine crankcase put 4 quarts in then check the level on the dipstick...it is a 5 quart capacity but that is on a dry engine...about 1 quart is held in the dip tray.
And don't run your engine until the transmission has been re-filled....there are lots of moving parts in there that spin even if the car is in neutral and stationary.... I use 140w gear oil. But if you have 600w, use it......
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05-29-2017, 02:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: rookie mistake
To correct #2 response 600 W is a name, it is not 600 weight. Yes 140 weight is a close substitute as #3 response indicates..
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05-29-2017, 04:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: rookie mistake
Any good high pressure gear oil is satisfactory for spur cut gears and ball bearings if you want to get fancy use synthetic 85/140,it has superior properties to Dino oils due to consistency.
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05-30-2017, 12:49 AM | #6 |
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05-30-2017, 02:42 AM | #7 |
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Re: rookie mistake
Any of the vendors will sell you an oil that will works fine.
If you want to get some elsewhere here is what works, From a good post from Kevin in NJ, https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...7&postcount=15 I fill until full but these are from my notes; 600W Oil Usage Specifications Transmission 1 pint Rear End 1-1/2 Quarts 7-tooth Steering Box 7-3/4 ounces 2-tooth Steering Box 4-1/2 ounces
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