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05-14-2021, 05:34 PM | #1 |
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Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
For starters I'm in the process of rebuilding a 41 3 speed Tran.
What has made me wake up a bit was the condition of the shaft, inside of the casting and gears. The significance/need to change the oil in both Tran. And Banjo) is clear to me now regardless how few miles I put on the car. Condensation seems to be a bit of an enemy for many of us and we may not know it. I would most likely not be writing this if I lived in other parts of the country. Certainly I've missed the boat on this one a bit as I was in the camp of "there isn't the need". I actually believe now it should just be done once a year regardless. Any suggestions on the best oil to use? |
05-14-2021, 07:57 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
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You really want to get some "GL4" oil from AMAZON or perhaps your local NAPA. DO NOT use GL5, as it may harm the brass parts in your transmission. |
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05-14-2021, 10:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
Every spring I do a full chassis lube and check all fluids (fluids throughout), well a full inspection. Lucas has diesel gear oil at every parts store for diff. Check it, flush it every few yrs.
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05-15-2021, 06:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
Flushing it is the key which is what I've not done.
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05-16-2021, 06:44 AM | #5 |
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Re: Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
I have been using the STA-Lube 85W/90 api-GL-4, the nice thing about it most all your parts stores have it and can use it in my T and the 39 & 77 P/U's.
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05-16-2021, 04:02 PM | #6 |
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05-17-2021, 03:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
The more you drive 'em the better they run!!
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05-20-2021, 08:40 PM | #8 |
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Re: Transmission & Banjo Oil Changes - A must do!
Definatly make sure the oil is GL4 rated and NOT GL5. GL5 will destroy the brass in your trany as I have experianced the cost of replacing tranys in two pieces of heavy equipement because of what was "better" oil.
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