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

[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]

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

[Fritz]

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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.

[Fritz]

Such as Performance Tool, W1139 or W1141

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

[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

[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

[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".

[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.

[hueyhoolihan]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

Memory is the second thing to go

thanks for reminding me.

[tubman]

At least you guys didn't make your mistakes out in public like I did (the wrong thread pitch for pan bolts in "GB SISSON"'s oil pan thread).

Then again, nobody caught it (yet), either.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by tubman

At least you guys didn't make your mistakes out in public like I did (the wrong thread pitch for pan bolts in "GB SISSON"'s oil pan thread).

Then again, nobody caught it (yet), either.

You mean like quickie oil change outfits tend to do with SAE vs Metric when they lose the original oil pan plugs?

[oldbugger]

CRS or worse yet CRAFT