Why is it so hard for me?

[34fordy]

I have always struggled getting the transmission oil refilled with all of the obstructions in the way. Has anyone figured out a way to do this easily? You would think that after 65+ years laying under cars I would have figured a better way, LOL. I see that some manufacturers are putting it in plastic bags.

[35fordtn]

If it is a floor shift transmission, just remove the shift lever thats how I've always poured it in

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by 35fordtn

If it is a floor shift transmission, just remove the shift lever thats how I've always poured it in

This is what I do as well.

[ford38v8]

Be careful what you wish for!

[cas3]

Me too. Just be carful not to knock the li'l 1/4" pin down the hole!

[Seth Swoboda]

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The plastic bags are a big help. I've found that they make it easier.

[Fritz]

Look up “manual fluid pump” from Amazon, any auto parts store. For a few dollars you can pump gear oil like handsoap. Easy, no mess.

[34fordy]

Thanx all ! It’s funny, getting old how I forgot that I have a hand held pump/sucker canister like a grease gun that I have used before and couldn’t remember it. It’s been a couple years! Geeeesh! This is looking serious, huh?

[Kube]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

Thanx all ! It’s funny, getting old how I forgot that I have a hand held pump/sucker canister like a grease gun that I have used before and couldn’t remember it. It’s been a couple years! Geeeesh! This is looking serious, huh?

Hate to tell ya, but it has a lot to do with the "65 years". I've noticed things are becoming tougher to get to and it seems most things are heavier than they used to be. Oh yeah, and remembering stuff... um, what?

[Overkill-F1]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

Thanx all ! It’s funny, getting old how I forgot that I have a hand held pump/sucker canister like a grease gun that I have used before and couldn’t remember it. It’s been a couple years! Geeeesh! This is looking serious, huh?

If I remember that I have a certain item, the hard part is WHERE IS IT NOW?
Terry

[hueyhoolihan]

Originally Posted by Fritz

Look up “manual fluid pump” from Amazon, any auto parts store. For a few dollars you can pump gear oil like handsoap. Easy, no mess.

as a matter of fact a spray bottle like Windex uses could be put to good. i've seen them with the nozzles that twist to different modes. put it on "Stream".

[Fritz]

Such as Performance Tool, W1139 or W1141

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...1141/7070683-P

[ford38v8]

Got out to the truck yesterday, had to go back inside to find my keys. First stages of panic when I finally found them. Out at the truck again, I no longer had my sunglasses. At last, with most of my ducks in a row, I headed off down the street in the wrong direction. That was OK, because I had to go back to get my hat anyway.

[34fordy]

I can't help but wonder how long it will be till it is no longer a laughing matter. If it would only happen a couple times a day I would be so elated!!!!! I hate to say this but knowing that I'm not alone in the journey is comforting. LOL

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

I can't help but wonder how long it will be till it is no longer a laughing matter. If it would only happen a couple times a day I would be so elated!!!!! I hate to say this but knowing that I'm not alone in the journey is comforting. LOL

If you don't currently, do daily puzzles. The New York Times has free ones you can get on an app on your phone. For some, you really need think about it to solve or not (on bad days). Keeping the brain working is crucial to keeping it in tip top shape.

[34fordy]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

If you don't currently, do daily puzzles. The New York Times has free ones you can get on an app on your phone. For some, you really need think about it to solve or not (on bad days). Keeping the brain working is crucial to keeping it in tip top shape.

The National Post has the next days NYT puzzle available to print at 5 PM daily. I print it and save it to work on when I give my Honey of 61 years her nightly foot rub. I rub with my right hand and do the crossword with my left hand which I feel is good for my brain function. At first my printing was terrible but now it ain't to darn bad!

[sidevalve8ba]

Yes, puzzles help. I do a crossword and a cryptoquote every day with my morning coffee.

[hueyhoolihan]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Got out to the truck yesterday, had to go back inside to find my keys. First stages of panic when I finally found them. Out at the truck again, I no longer had my sunglasses. At last, with most of my ducks in a row, I headed off down the street in the wrong direction. That was OK, because I had to go back to get my hat anyway.

that's a good one! really had me laughing out loud. thanks!

the other day i spent a good hour hunting for my glasses, while checking for the umpteenth time in the bathroom i noticed my reflection and the glasses on my forehead. jeHEsus that's frustrating!

[deuce lover]

Memory is the second thing to go

[34fordy]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

Memory is the second thing to go

It starts about 40. The spring in your legs is the first I believe. By 80 most everything below the belts has gone South. When I retired 19 years ago 6-1/2 hours of sleep was perfect. Now it's usually 9 hours, and if I sit down it might be a half hour nap, dang it.