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leadpot · 05-13-2013, 03:55 PM

A couple of days ago I asked about how much grease to put in the universal joint because after putting in 2+ tubes & not getting anything out of the speedometer housing I quit. It was suggested that the excess greease could possibly go into the transmission. I had just drained and filled the trans with fresh 600w before greasing the universal.
Pulled the trans plug today & sure enough it is full of grease. Of course now it is a blend of grease and oil as I had already driven it.
What is the best way to get this mush out of the case. What do you think about putting in some kerosene, driving up / down the drive a few times, drain, repeat until flushed out. Good idea, bad or suggestions.

Thanks,

Dave in Boise · 05-13-2013, 04:05 PM

Personally, if it is not making any odd noises, I'd leave it.. The grease should work well in the transmission, especially with the 600w to make a nice gooey emulsion.. Bet it is really quiet now?

- Dave

Mitch//pa · 05-13-2013, 04:15 PM

without opening a can of worms by removing shift tower and flushing it all out, i would drain what liquid does come out and refill with 600w. i would do it periodically and often and keep an eye on things. maybe someone was covering up something???

Patrick L. · 05-13-2013, 04:23 PM

To get the grease out the top will have to come off and the grease pulled and washed out. Kerosene or gasoline will clean out enough and not have to be driven. Clean and drain well, refill, and go.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-13-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leadpot

A couple of days ago I asked about how much grease to put in the universal joint because after putting in 2+ tubes & not getting anything out of the speedometer housing I quit. It was suggested that the excess greease could possibly go into the transmission. I had just drained and filled the trans with fresh 600w before greasing the universal.
Pulled the trans plug today & sure enough it is full of grease. Of course now it is a blend of grease and oil as I had already driven it.
What is the best way to get this mush out of the case. What do you think about putting in some kerosene, driving up / down the drive a few times, drain, repeat until flushed out. Good idea, bad or suggestions.

Thanks,

POME ???
What a twisted web we weave,
When we try to do what some BELIEVE!
Bill W.

James Rogers · 05-13-2013, 07:45 PM

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Just pull the plug and put a pan under the car for a couple of days. When as much as will come out, refill it with 140 WT and run it for a while and drain it 1 more time and put in the 600 WT.

Mike V. Florida · 05-14-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by James Rogers

Just pull the plug and put a pan under the car for a couple of days. When as much as will come out, refill it with 140 WT and run it for a while and drain it 1 more time and put in the 600 WT.

Simple and effective I would say!

leadpot · 05-14-2013, 07:47 AM

Appreciate the replies. Am going to use James Rogers suggestion about using the lighter oil then refill, sounds like a good solution, thanks to all.

Donvito · 05-14-2013, 05:43 PM

I warmed up my transmission with a heat gun before draining it. I believe that helps the grease run out better.

wrndln · 05-14-2013, 08:44 PM

I think I would be a little concerned as to why so much grease got into the transmission from greasing the U joint. I was one of the people that suggested that the grease might be going into the transmission if the rear bearing was the open type. I have never seen a lot of grease get into the transmission while greasing the U joint. Sealed bearings sound like a good idea in order to prevent this from happening.
Rusty Nelson

Tom Wesenberg · 05-14-2013, 09:36 PM

Rusty it was 2 tubes of grease that made a lot of the grease enter the tranny.

When I greased my U-joint I removed a speedometer bolt and pumped until grease just started to come out the bolt hole. I then removed the shift tower to see if any grease was going into the tranny. I have the original open bearings and shields, and the grease was just starting to show at the grease baffle. So, this method of greasing worked perfectly.

RonC · 05-15-2013, 07:27 AM

I would remove the transmission top and try and remove as much as I can

rusted · 05-16-2013, 10:11 AM

The next time you grease the ujoint, fill the trans first and leave the fill plug out. Take a bolt out of the speedo gear housing. Grease the ujoint until grease comes out of the bolt hole on speedo housing. If trans fluid starts to come out of fill hole in trans then you know grease is going into tranny. Hope this helps next time!!

05-13-2013, 03:55 PM	#1
leadpot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Blanchester, Ohio Posts: 109	Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! A couple of days ago I asked about how much grease to put in the universal joint because after putting in 2+ tubes & not getting anything out of the speedometer housing I quit. It was suggested that the excess greease could possibly go into the transmission. I had just drained and filled the trans with fresh 600w before greasing the universal. Pulled the trans plug today & sure enough it is full of grease. Of course now it is a blend of grease and oil as I had already driven it. What is the best way to get this mush out of the case. What do you think about putting in some kerosene, driving up / down the drive a few times, drain, repeat until flushed out. Good idea, bad or suggestions. Thanks,

05-13-2013, 04:05 PM	#2
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! Personally, if it is not making any odd noises, I'd leave it.. The grease should work well in the transmission, especially with the 600w to make a nice gooey emulsion.. Bet it is really quiet now? - Dave

05-13-2013, 04:15 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! without opening a can of worms by removing shift tower and flushing it all out, i would drain what liquid does come out and refill with 600w. i would do it periodically and often and keep an eye on things. maybe someone was covering up something???

05-13-2013, 04:23 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! To get the grease out the top will have to come off and the grease pulled and washed out. Kerosene or gasoline will clean out enough and not have to be driven. Clean and drain well, refill, and go.

05-13-2013, 07:45 PM	#6
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just pull the plug and put a pan under the car for a couple of days. When as much as will come out, refill it with 140 WT and run it for a while and drain it 1 more time and put in the 600 WT. __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/

05-14-2013, 07:47 AM	#8
leadpot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Blanchester, Ohio Posts: 109	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! Appreciate the replies. Am going to use James Rogers suggestion about using the lighter oil then refill, sounds like a good solution, thanks to all.

05-14-2013, 05:43 PM	#9
Donvito Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 60	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! I warmed up my transmission with a heat gun before draining it. I believe that helps the grease run out better.

05-14-2013, 08:44 PM	#10
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,164	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! I think I would be a little concerned as to why so much grease got into the transmission from greasing the U joint. I was one of the people that suggested that the grease might be going into the transmission if the rear bearing was the open type. I have never seen a lot of grease get into the transmission while greasing the U joint. Sealed bearings sound like a good idea in order to prevent this from happening. Rusty Nelson

05-14-2013, 09:36 PM	#11
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! Rusty it was 2 tubes of grease that made a lot of the grease enter the tranny. When I greased my U-joint I removed a speedometer bolt and pumped until grease just started to come out the bolt hole. I then removed the shift tower to see if any grease was going into the tranny. I have the original open bearings and shields, and the grease was just starting to show at the grease baffle. So, this method of greasing worked perfectly.

05-15-2013, 07:27 AM	#12
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! I would remove the transmission top and try and remove as much as I can

05-16-2013, 10:11 AM	#13
rusted Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 88	Re: Transmission Full of Grease - Now What! The next time you grease the ujoint, fill the trans first and leave the fill plug out. Take a bolt out of the speedo gear housing. Grease the ujoint until grease comes out of the bolt hole on speedo housing. If trans fluid starts to come out of fill hole in trans then you know grease is going into tranny. Hope this helps next time!!