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DJ513 · 10-28-2010, 02:19 PM

Hello, I'm new to the forum been reading it for awhile and gained lots of useful info. My question is how much oil to fill a 46' fan Hub. I can't seem to find anywhere what the capacitiy is.

Thanks,
Dan

Bruce Lancaster · 10-28-2010, 02:51 PM

1. Point the oil hole UP, put in some oil.
2. Point hole DOWN, catch oil coming out til dripping stops, put plug back in. If nothing comes out, repeat from top of this list...

Hole has a dam around it meant to retain correct amount.

Bruce Lancaster · 10-28-2010, 02:53 PM

Ford's recommended amount for step one is one ounce, obviously not terribly important as a specific in this process.

DJ513 · 10-28-2010, 03:47 PM

Thanks Bruce.

tblossom · 10-28-2010, 06:33 PM

Also Ford changed the recommended lub from motor oil to a heavier EP lube. This never got changed in Ford owners manuals. Tom

G.M. · 10-29-2010, 08:20 AM

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Hi Tom, A friend of ours that bought a 46 coupe you dirrected him to drove it a while and took it 20 miles away to have some paint work done. He called and said it was making a lot of noise so I rode up with him to look at it. The fan bearing was really screeming. I put the plug on the top and put some light gear oil in and it quieted dow. He has put several thousand miles on it and went on a few tours and it still sounds good. Jack just sold the 39 and bought a 47 wagon also. G.M.

Mac VP · 10-29-2010, 05:41 PM

I filled one not too long ago and it seems that it took about 2 ounces. Use 80-90W range gear lube. The procedure Bruce described is the correct way to fill them. It also predetermines the right amount of lube. Don't forget to check these oil-filled fan hubs each time you change your oil! We sell the internal shaft and the support bearing for it all the time because people forget that they need oil.

10-28-2010, 02:19 PM	#1
DJ513 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 21	Fan Hub Hello, I'm new to the forum been reading it for awhile and gained lots of useful info. My question is how much oil to fill a 46' fan Hub. I can't seem to find anywhere what the capacitiy is. Thanks, Dan

10-28-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Fan Hub 1. Point the oil hole UP, put in some oil. 2. Point hole DOWN, catch oil coming out til dripping stops, put plug back in. If nothing comes out, repeat from top of this list... Hole has a dam around it meant to retain correct amount.

10-28-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Fan Hub Ford's recommended amount for step one is one ounce, obviously not terribly important as a specific in this process.

10-28-2010, 03:47 PM	#4
DJ513 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 21	Re: Fan Hub Thanks Bruce.

10-28-2010, 06:33 PM	#5
tblossom Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 25	Re: Fan Hub Also Ford changed the recommended lub from motor oil to a heavier EP lube. This never got changed in Ford owners manuals. Tom

10-29-2010, 08:20 AM	#6
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Fan Hub Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Tom, A friend of ours that bought a 46 coupe you dirrected him to drove it a while and took it 20 miles away to have some paint work done. He called and said it was making a lot of noise so I rode up with him to look at it. The fan bearing was really screeming. I put the plug on the top and put some light gear oil in and it quieted dow. He has put several thousand miles on it and went on a few tours and it still sounds good. Jack just sold the 39 and bought a 47 wagon also. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

10-29-2010, 05:41 PM	#7
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: Fan Hub I filled one not too long ago and it seems that it took about 2 ounces. Use 80-90W range gear lube. The procedure Bruce described is the correct way to fill them. It also predetermines the right amount of lube. Don't forget to check these oil-filled fan hubs each time you change your oil! We sell the internal shaft and the support bearing for it all the time because people forget that they need oil. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com