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Old 05-28-2025, 03:58 PM   #8
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Default Re: Mitchell over drive questions

Mitchell is very helpful. They will answer all your questions.

My Mitchell overdrive needs topping up every few months. I am not sure were the oil goes, maybe to the rear end.

Although Mitchell says to use the G5 rated gear oil, I believe the G4 rated gear oil is a better choice because of the brass components in the overdrive. Brass components can chip off with G5 because the additives are too aggressive. Make sure it is the 85W-140 grade gear oil.

Do not try to baby the overdrive. Put the clutch in and shift quickly. That is better for the synchromesh components.
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