Hi again,
I adjusted the clutches on the reverser today. Easy after reading the procedure from the manual on CD I got from Brad, thanks Brad. Especially the one line that said to jiggle the reverser handle while turning the adjuster!
Anyway, the oil level is low and who knows how old it is so I will be changing it. The Manual says type A transmission fluid but reading the threads I see that Lavoy likes HI Guard. My question is, Is HiGuard the same thing as AW 68 Hydraulic oil? Also what is the modern equivalent to type A tranny fluid?
One nice suprise is that when I took the barrel plugs out of the stearing clutch housings I found one side was clean with a nice shiny fresh throw out bearing, fresh springs etc. Of course the other side was black and even had spiderwebs in it.
Chuck
oil for 440 reverser
oil for 440 reverser
1960 440ICD #461094 w/ #63 manual blade Converted to a gas engine two owners ago.
Hy-Gard is a commons systems or Multi-trans fluid is and designed to work as a gear lubricant. AW 68 hyd oil is only a hyd fluid, it is not meant to be used as a gear lubricant.
I think Type A became Type F fluid, but it has been a lot of years since I was in the auto parts business so the memory is kind of foggy.
Lavoy
I think Type A became Type F fluid, but it has been a lot of years since I was in the auto parts business so the memory is kind of foggy.
Lavoy
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Stan Disbrow
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Hi,
As I recall, Type A was what Chryslers used way back when, and Type F I know was Ford. You can still get both along with the newer typs in most auto parts stores.
I use Hy Gard in the reverser, too. Used to use JD 303, but that's long gone and Hy Gard is their replacement. You don't have to use the Deere brand per-se, as there's lots of makers of Hy Gard equivalent out there and most far supply stores have it cheaper than you can get it from Deere (of course).
Stan
As I recall, Type A was what Chryslers used way back when, and Type F I know was Ford. You can still get both along with the newer typs in most auto parts stores.
I use Hy Gard in the reverser, too. Used to use JD 303, but that's long gone and Hy Gard is their replacement. You don't have to use the Deere brand per-se, as there's lots of makers of Hy Gard equivalent out there and most far supply stores have it cheaper than you can get it from Deere (of course).
Stan
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Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
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Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
My Bobcat M500 skid steer called for Type A transmission fluid. The dealer told me that Dexron transmission fluid would be a suitable substitute and it has worked fine in it.
I have a really good website that walks through the evolution of both motor oils and transmission fluids over the years- I might have to post it in the links forum when I get a chance.
I have a really good website that walks through the evolution of both motor oils and transmission fluids over the years- I might have to post it in the links forum when I get a chance.
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