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jhowes · 12-10-2019, 11:04 AM

I rebuild my differential and now it is time to fill it up. The fill is on the down side of the pumpkin and I don't see how to get oil in it. Any ideas? Thanks Jack

katy · 12-10-2019, 11:09 AM

Squeeze bottle.

duke36 · 12-10-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by katy

Squeeze bottle.

Yes, or an oil suction gun from Harbor Freight or others

Jacksonlll · 12-10-2019, 12:31 PM

You just want to fill it to that hole that faces the rear of car. Pour it in 'till it starts to run out. That is the full point.

jhowes · 12-10-2019, 01:45 PM

Thanks, I thought that I had a screwed up rear end.

Humperhill · 12-10-2019, 04:28 PM

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While on this subject, what weight oil do you all use in your rear end. I will be flushing and refilling mine this winter.

duke36 · 12-10-2019, 08:03 PM

The closest modern gear lube I've found to the original (almost similar to SAE 250 wt.) is Lubriplate SPO 299 or Meropa 1500 good for yellow metals without a lot of additives. The others on the market seem to flow like modern SAE 140 wt oil. (Lot's of discussions/ opinions in other threads about this subject).

redmodelt · 12-11-2019, 02:34 AM

600W On a rebuild, I fill mine before I install then top or drain as needed when in the car. Flip it over and use the drain plug to fill.

chap52 · 12-11-2019, 05:22 AM

The 600 weight from the vendors comes with an additional spouted cap, like a mustard or honey bottle. You can also get a cheap squeeze bottle at the dollar store. Chap

12-10-2019, 11:04 AM	#1
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	differential oil I rebuild my differential and now it is time to fill it up. The fill is on the down side of the pumpkin and I don't see how to get oil in it. Any ideas? Thanks Jack

12-10-2019, 11:09 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: differential oil Squeeze bottle. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

12-10-2019, 12:31 PM	#4
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: differential oil You just want to fill it to that hole that faces the rear of car. Pour it in 'till it starts to run out. That is the full point.

12-10-2019, 01:45 PM	#5
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: differential oil Thanks, I thought that I had a screwed up rear end.

12-10-2019, 04:28 PM	#6
Humperhill Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 54	Re: differential oil Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) While on this subject, what weight oil do you all use in your rear end. I will be flushing and refilling mine this winter.

12-10-2019, 08:03 PM	#7
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: differential oil The closest modern gear lube I've found to the original (almost similar to SAE 250 wt.) is Lubriplate SPO 299 or Meropa 1500 good for yellow metals without a lot of additives. The others on the market seem to flow like modern SAE 140 wt oil. (Lot's of discussions/ opinions in other threads about this subject).

12-11-2019, 02:34 AM	#8
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: differential oil 600W On a rebuild, I fill mine before I install then top or drain as needed when in the car. Flip it over and use the drain plug to fill. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

12-11-2019, 05:22 AM	#9
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,775	Re: differential oil The 600 weight from the vendors comes with an additional spouted cap, like a mustard or honey bottle. You can also get a cheap squeeze bottle at the dollar store. Chap

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